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A11 OPF

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,378 mi
Last recorded156,378 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 OPF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 156,378 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Central Front front grill missing

Central Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lense cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 156,374 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 156,374 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 156,374 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at box (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2016 155,084 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 155,064 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance diffusing outer lens missing (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 153,242 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 151,706 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 151,686 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre exhaust box starting to corrode

Pass 12 Mar 2013 149,351 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 149,351 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 147,803 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 149,909 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 144,905 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 144,137 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 132,419 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 1 Dec 2008 132,419 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Feb 2007 126,373 miles

OSF SPOT LIGHT N/W

Fail 3 Feb 2007 126,358 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

WATER INGRESS NSF IND UNIT †REAR BRAKE PIPES SLIGHT RUST

Fail 15 Nov 2005 104,306 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 104,306 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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A11 OPF is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A11 OPF, 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 A11 OPF registered?

A11 OPF is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 May 1994.

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