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715 HWD

1990 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,847 mi
Last recorded63,847 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2013
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl88,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration715 HWD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2013 63,847 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 63,817 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 13 Jun 2007 63,817 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

Fail 8 Nov 2006 63,674 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2006 63,335 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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715 HWD is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 715 HWD, 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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What year was 715 HWD registered?

715 HWD is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 March 1990.

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