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B15 SAY

1990 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

68,048 mi
Last recorded68,048 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl88,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 SAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 68,048 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 67,949 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 67,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 67,318 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 66,588 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 64,646 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 May 2013 64,646 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 64,570 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 64,570 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 63,572 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2010 63,546 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 62,506 miles

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

corrosion on fuel pipes to pump

Pass 2 Aug 2008 61,205 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking between treads

oil leak from engine

Pass 10 Aug 2007 59,339 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 59,339 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 55,578 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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B15 SAY is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 B15 SAY, 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 B15 SAY registered?

B15 SAY is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 April 1990.

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