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40 GBH

1992 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,825 mi
Last recorded50,825 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl87,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration40 GBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 50,825 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both end rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2022 50,820 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both end rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 50,661 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 50,583 miles

rear diff has a very slight leak of oil

Pass 14 Sep 2015 50,509 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2015 50,509 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2014 49,524 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre side wall crackin

Pass 21 Aug 2014 49,524 miles

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

nearside front tyre side wall crackin

Pass 12 May 2011 50,200 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 49,128 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 47,574 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 47,574 miles

Nearside 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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40 GBH is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 40 GBH, 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 40 GBH registered?

40 GBH is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 May 1992.

Is 40 GBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 40 GBH shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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