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L926 WPX

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Purple Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,156 mi
Last recorded96,156 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2011
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL926 WPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2011 96,156 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 94,941 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 94,941 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 93,759 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 93,521 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 92,474 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 89,107 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 89,106 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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L926 WPX is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Purple with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 89,214 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 L926 WPX, 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 32 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 L926 WPX?

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What year was L926 WPX registered?

L926 WPX is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L926 WPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L926 WPX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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