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G303 YLT

1990 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,759 mi
Last recorded114,759 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2015
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl88,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG303 YLT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2015 114,759 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 114,316 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 110,298 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2012 110,297 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2011 106,857 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 100,193 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 10 May 2010 100,191 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 99,208 miles

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

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

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

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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G303 YLT is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G303 YLT, 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 G303 YLT registered?

G303 YLT is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 February 1990.

Is G303 YLT safe to buy?

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