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A1 DCH

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,762 mi
Last recorded91,762 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 DCH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 91,762 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively all (1.2.1 (f))

vehicle underside corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2022 91,759 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively all (1.2.1 (f))

vehicle underside corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2012 91,738 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 91,731 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 91,646 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 90,907 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 90,907 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 90,867 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 90,254 miles

offside rear tyre nearing limit

Pass 24 Nov 2006 88,628 miles

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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A1 DCH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 A1 DCH, 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 A1 DCH registered?

A1 DCH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 September 1994.

Is A1 DCH safe to buy?

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