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A7 AKH

1990 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

110,156 mi
Last recorded110,156 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl88,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 AKH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2024 110,156 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Not working.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Corrosion on wing and taped over.

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has corrosion but not excessive.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 109,370 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front off side front wing rusty has been tapped up asvise

brake fluid dark in colour

Fail 9 Aug 2023 109,370 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front off side front wing rusty has been tapped up asvise

brake fluid dark in colour

Pass 16 Aug 2022 107,924 miles

Front Only one washer jet working but screen still getting sufficient amount of water.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Rear suspension has corrosion all over but not excessive.

Fail 16 Aug 2022 107,924 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Only one washer jet working but screen still getting sufficient amount of water.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Rear suspension has corrosion all over but not excessive.

Pass 11 Aug 2021 105,827 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front ABS wiring by strut needs securing.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Various rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2020 104,008 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 101,827 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

leak from engine bay area

Pass 3 Aug 2018 99,582 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 99,582 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel tyre retaining ring not correctly fitted Incorrect rotation of tyre (5.2.2 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 98,123 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 95,617 miles

Offside Rear advise bumper hanging off damage

brake fluid black requires replacing

Fail 26 Aug 2016 95,617 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. cant make any adjustments requires headlamp (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear advise bumper hanging off damage

brake fluid black requires replacing

Pass 22 Sep 2015 93,159 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear has temp repair

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

various body damage

Fail 22 Sep 2015 93,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear has temp repair

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

various body damage

Pass 23 Sep 2014 888,999 miles

damage to nsr wing

Fail 19 Sep 2014 88,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

damage to nsr wing

osf and nsr tyres close to limit

Pass 13 Sep 2013 82,858 miles

both rear tyres low

Fail 28 Aug 2013 82,787 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 80,236 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 80,236 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 75,731 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 75,731 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake fluid reservoir dust caps damage

centre track rod dust boots split

engine misfire

rodent damage under bonnet

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 13 Sep 2010 69,175 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 64,124 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 59,812 miles

adv some corrosion to steel fuel pipes

Pass 15 Sep 2007 58,055 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 56,835 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 54,554 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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A7 AKH is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 A7 AKH, 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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A7 AKH is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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