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13897

1990 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,861 mi
Last recorded38,861 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl88,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration13897
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 10 Feb 2017 38,861 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 38,730 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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13897 is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 88,757 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 13897, 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 36 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of 13897?

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What year was 13897 registered?

13897 is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 July 1990.

Is 13897 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 13897 shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 13897 have outstanding finance?

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