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7LSH787

1991 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,811 mi
Last recorded107,811 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl85,052 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7LSH787
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 107,811 miles

All Brake Hoses Deteriorated

Offside Front Steering Idler Play Detected

Fail 14 Feb 2017 107,796 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

All Brake Hoses Deteriorated

Offside Front Steering Idler Play Detected

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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7LSH787 is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 7LSH787, 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 7LSH787 registered?

7LSH787 is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1991.

Is 7LSH787 safe to buy?

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