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XIW 9110

1992 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

66,944 mi
Last recorded66,944 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl87,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXIW 9110
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 66,944 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 65,860 miles

Exhaust centre silencer slightly corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 65,860 miles

Exhaust centre silencer slightly corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 64,455 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 62,408 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside generally corroded or under sealed throughout

Pass 8 Sep 2021 60,097 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Top mount perished

Offside Front Top mount perished

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2020 60,097 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front strut top mounts deteriorated

centre section exhaust corroded but not to excess

Pass 8 Sep 2019 60,096 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2019 60,096 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 60,096 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 60,096 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 60,095 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective both (1.7.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 60,094 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 60,094 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 26 May 2015 63,088 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 60,088 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 60,083 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 60,083 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 60,044 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 59,844 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 59,372 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 10 May 2007 57,143 miles

OSF tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 May 2007 57,135 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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XIW 9110 is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 XIW 9110, 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 XIW 9110 registered?

XIW 9110 is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is XIW 9110 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XIW 9110 shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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