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C5 OUS

1991 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

75,458 mi
Last recorded75,458 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl85,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 OUS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 75,458 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 73,060 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 71,154 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 70,667 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 70,340 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 69,850 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 68,853 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 67,682 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 67,424 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 63,151 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 63,151 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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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C5 OUS is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C5 OUS, 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 C5 OUS registered?

C5 OUS is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 April 1991.

Is C5 OUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 OUS shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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