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ACU 4

1992 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

32,887 mi
Last recorded32,887 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl87,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACU 4
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 32,887 miles

Suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened (Front + Rear)

Pass 11 Jul 2025 32,885 miles

Suspension components + Mounting prescribed areas corroded but not seriously weakened (Front + Rear)

Pass 25 Jun 2024 32,843 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 32,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 32,783 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 32,713 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 32,682 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 31,987 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 31,987 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 31 May 2018 31,974 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 30,578 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 28,320 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 25,486 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 25,486 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 25,276 miles

Nsf osf brake discs corroded on inner faces

Wiper blade smearing

Pass 24 Aug 2010 24,953 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 24,143 miles

Front wiper blade smearing

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 23,388 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all tyres cracking around tread due to age

fuel filler cap seal starting to perish

Pass 30 May 2007 22,395 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 22,303 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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ACU 4 is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 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 ACU 4, 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.

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What year was ACU 4 registered?

ACU 4 is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is ACU 4 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACU 4 shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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