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BNZ 3897

1992 Mercedes-benz Sl

Brown Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

121,065 mi
Last recorded121,065 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl87,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 3897
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1992
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 121,065 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 121,065 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 121,050 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 120,669 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 120,659 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2014 119,417 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 118,413 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 117,920 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag light iluminated

Fail 27 Jun 2012 117,917 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag light iluminated

Pass 18 Jun 2011 116,573 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 115,049 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 112,599 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 112,407 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 112,407 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 105,806 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 96,134 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 96,133 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 93,411 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

o/s/f fog light inoperative

Fail 19 Jun 2006 93,411 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air bag warning lamp staying on

o/s/f fog light inoperative

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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BNZ 3897 is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl in Brown with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BNZ 3897, 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 BNZ 3897 registered?

BNZ 3897 is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 September 1992.

Is BNZ 3897 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNZ 3897 shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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