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ALZ 781

1991 Mercedes-benz Sl

Brown Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,547 mi
Last recorded85,547 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl85,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALZ 781
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1991
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 85,547 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 81,665 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

O/S/F Tyre wearing inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 81,665 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

O/S/F Tyre wearing inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 80,826 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Misfire

N/S Seat not tilting forward

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 8 Oct 2012 80,826 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Misfire

N/S Seat not tilting forward

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 31 Oct 2006 80,618 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 79,659 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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ALZ 781 is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl in Brown with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ALZ 781, 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 ALZ 781 registered?

ALZ 781 is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 March 1991.

Is ALZ 781 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALZ 781 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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