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6 FO

1991 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,529 mi
Last recorded24,529 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2013
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl85,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6 FO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2013 24,529 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake disc's have slight wear

Pass 15 Oct 2012 24,505 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 24,505 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 24,479 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 24,454 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 24,392 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 24,392 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

o/s/f fog light inop

Pass 24 Jul 2008 24,341 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advise slight lift on o/s/f tyre tread

Pass 27 Jul 2007 24,284 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 24,127 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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6 FO is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 85,052 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 6 FO, 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 35 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 6 FO registered?

6 FO is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 May 1991.

Is 6 FO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 6 FO shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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