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G169 ELB

1990 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,903 mi
Last recorded51,903 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl88,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG169 ELB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 51,903 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 51,903 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box pinion (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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G169 ELB is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G169 ELB, 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 G169 ELB registered?

G169 ELB is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 February 1990.

Is G169 ELB safe to buy?

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