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BIL 1977

1990 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,615 mi
Last recorded61,615 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl88,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIL 1977
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 61,615 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 61,519 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front brake disc corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 1 Apr 2016 61,378 miles

nearside brake discs deteriorated

Fail 30 Mar 2016 61,375 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

nearside brake discs deteriorated

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 9 Apr 2015 60,352 miles

N/S/F TYRE PERISHED

POWER STEERING COOLER HEAVILY CORRODED

REAR BRAKE PIPES ACROSS THE SUB FRAME HAVE SURFACE CORROSION

Fail 9 Apr 2015 60,351 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

N/S/F TYRE PERISHED

POWER STEERING COOLER HEAVILY CORRODED

REAR BRAKE PIPES ACROSS THE SUB FRAME HAVE SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 1 Aug 2013 60,320 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 59,500 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2011 59,461 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 59,139 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 58,996 miles

all brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre worn

Pass 22 Nov 2007 58,572 miles

all brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre worn

Fail 16 Nov 2007 58,566 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake hose ferrules corroding

some pitting / corrosion on various brake discs

washer fluid congealed

Pass 17 Nov 2006 58,084 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all brake discs pitted

rear brake pipe ferruls starting to corrode

slight perishing on fuel cap sealing washer

slight pulsation from front service brake

slight sidewall perishing on both rear tyres

Fail 13 Nov 2006 58,083 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all brake discs pitted

rear brake pipe ferruls starting to corrode

slight perishing on fuel cap sealing washer

slight pulsation from front service braake

slight sidewall perishing on both rear tyres

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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BIL 1977 is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BIL 1977, 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 BIL 1977 registered?

BIL 1977 is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 June 1990.

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The MOT history for BIL 1977 shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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