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G181 ATL

1990 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,864 mi
Last recorded81,864 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl88,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG181 ATL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 81,864 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened mounting washer corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear screen cracked

Pass 26 Apr 2017 79,759 miles

CAT is rattling

Main beam flash is not working

Ns rear sub frame supporting washer is corroded

Rear screen is cracked

Fail 22 Apr 2017 79,528 miles

Stop lamp not working All (1.2.1b)

CAT is rattling

Main beam flash is not working

Ns rear sub frame supporting washer is corroded

Rear screen is cracked

Vehicle over heated during test

Pass 27 Nov 2015 77,226 miles

Centre exhaust box corroded

Front wiper poor

Nearside Front Fog light lens and bulb broken

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Steering idler bush has slight play

Pass 3 Sep 2013 75,613 miles

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)

exhaust is in poor condition and blowing

nearside front fog light glass is broken

recommend that the exhaust is repaired

recommend that the rear brake hoses are renewed

Fail 15 Aug 2012 73,536 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

centre exhaust box is in poor condition

nearside front fog light broken

offside rear jacking pad is missing

Pass 15 Aug 2012 73,536 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

centre exhaust box is in poor condition

nearside front fog light broken

offside rear jacking pad is missing

Pass 16 Aug 2011 71,020 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all four brake discs are slightly rusty

nearside front fog light not working

Pass 24 Jul 2008 106,985 miles

n/s/r wheel slightly buckled

Pass 31 Aug 2006 100,051 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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G181 ATL is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 G181 ATL, 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 G181 ATL registered?

G181 ATL is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 May 1990.

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