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6190 UZ

1990 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,780 mi
Last recorded144,780 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2013
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl88,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration6190 UZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2013 144,780 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 144,780 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 144,509 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front and rear discs pitted

varous bushes front and rear split

very rusty underfloor

Fail 22 Jul 2010 144,509 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front and rear discs pitted

varous bushes front and rear split

very rusty underfloor

Pass 15 Aug 2006 142,970 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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6190 UZ is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 6190 UZ, 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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6190 UZ is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 August 1990.

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