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A5 MHK

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

122,978 mi
Last recorded122,978 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 MHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 122,978 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 122,969 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d.bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 122,969 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (D-Bush) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Nov 2016 121,673 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 119,463 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 118,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside front anti-roll bar bush worn

slight seapage from steering box

Pass 26 Nov 2014 118,480 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front anti-roll bar bush worn

slight seapage from steering box

Pass 28 Jun 2013 116,089 miles

small cracks to lower front windscreen

small cut f/n/s/outer tyre wall

Pass 19 Jul 2007 114,817 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 110,255 miles

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 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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A5 MHK is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 A5 MHK, 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 A5 MHK registered?

A5 MHK is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 January 1994.

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