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A7 OSL

1992 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

162,105 mi
Last recorded162,105 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl87,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 OSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 162,105 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 May 2017 162,100 miles

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

rear brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 159,739 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 140,541 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2008 140,360 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 124,133 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 110,041 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 110,041 miles

Nearside Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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A7 OSL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 87,309 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 A7 OSL, 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 34 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A7 OSL registered?

A7 OSL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 May 1992.

Is A7 OSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 OSL shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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