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K178 MGW

1992 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,411 mi
Last recorded120,411 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2015
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl87,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK178 MGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2015 120,411 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 119,332 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 118,050 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 106,529 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 105,893 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 105,893 miles

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

Offside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 105,479 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 104,510 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 104,510 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

engine oil leak

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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K178 MGW is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 K178 MGW, 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

How do I check the history of K178 MGW?

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What year was K178 MGW registered?

K178 MGW is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K178 MGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K178 MGW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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