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5 FWE

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,367 mi
Last recorded61,367 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2011
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 FWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2011 61,367 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 60,721 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 59,862 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 58,372 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 56,880 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 54,989 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 54,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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5 FWE is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 89,214 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 5 FWE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 32 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 5 FWE registered?

5 FWE is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 April 1994.

Is 5 FWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5 FWE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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