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G286 WKP

1990 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,324 mi
Last recorded96,324 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl88,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG286 WKP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 96,324 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 95,896 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 94,987 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2017 94,947 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 94,806 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2016 94,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn on the edge

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 94,479 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 94,479 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 94,062 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 93,976 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 93,790 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 93,295 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 90,568 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 89,033 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 85,430 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 85,430 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 82,317 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 109,212 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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G286 WKP is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G286 WKP, 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 G286 WKP registered?

G286 WKP is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G286 WKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for G286 WKP shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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