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OIW 8246

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,669 mi
Last recorded102,669 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2013
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIW 8246
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2013 102,669 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 102,669 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 98,893 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 91,542 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 91,542 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 85,908 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2009 85,303 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 83,976 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 82,274 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 79,999 miles

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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OIW 8246 is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OIW 8246, 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

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What year was OIW 8246 registered?

OIW 8246 is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is OIW 8246 safe to buy?

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