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ALB 141R

1992 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

109,121 mi
Last recorded109,121 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl87,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALB 141R
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 109,121 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and n/s front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger/band (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

advice n/s and o/s front macpherson strut top rubber mtg deteriorated

advice n/s front fog lamp glass damaged

advice n/s rear tyre on wear indicator

advice o/s front shocker dust cover detatched

advice slight corrosion at n/s rear floor

advice slight corrosion on o/s front inner wheel arch

advice small oil leak at rear diff

Pass 17 Jun 2016 108,912 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment strut top rubber mtg (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment strut top rubber mtg (2.5.A.1c)

advice n/s rear tyre wearing on inner tread

Fail 17 Jun 2016 108,912 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment strut top rubber mtg (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment strut top rubber mtg (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

advice n/s rear tyre wearing on inner tread

Fail 26 May 2016 108,892 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective shocker insert clamp (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure big flat spot on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment mounting (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment mounting (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not hitting screen (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 14 May 2015 108,173 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 108,171 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

nearside front fog lamp smashed

Pass 24 Apr 2014 104,252 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside front tyre worn on outer edges

Fail 24 Apr 2014 104,252 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside front tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 1 Aug 2012 102,884 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 102,884 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 102,592 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 102,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 101,692 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Pass 20 May 2008 94,750 miles

corrosion to brake pipes

creek on nearside top suspension mount

no pass on main beam

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 20 May 2008 94,750 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

corrosion to brake pipes

creek on nearside top suspension mount

no pass on main beam

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 22 May 2007 83,104 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 83,104 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 May 2006 78,798 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front 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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ALB 141R is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 ALB 141R, 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 ALB 141R registered?

ALB 141R is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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