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C5 LSA

1992 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,276 mi
Last recorded98,276 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2012
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl87,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 LSA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2012 98,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 98,276 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 87,349 miles

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)

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 12 Feb 2011 87,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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)

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 3 Mar 2010 79,464 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 78,085 miles

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

jacking point pad missing n/s/r

plastic sill anmd under engine covers

Pass 29 Mar 2007 77,535 miles

as per original vt 32 - less item 006

Fail 29 Mar 2007 77,535 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

ENGINE OIL LEVEL BELOW MIMIMUM AT TIME OF TEST

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

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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

chips in windscreen

n/s/r jacking point pad missing

plastic sill and under engine covers

rear tyres worn on edges and o/s/r starting to perish in tread area

some corrosion in rear brake discs

Pass 11 Apr 2006 69,241 miles

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

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

slight play in front steering joints

Pass 13 Feb 2006 69,178 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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C5 LSA is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 C5 LSA, 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 C5 LSA registered?

C5 LSA is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 August 1992.

Is C5 LSA safe to buy?

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