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G359 YYT

1990 Mercedes-benz Sl

Brown Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,139 mi
Last recorded107,139 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl88,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG359 YYT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1990
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 107,139 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 107,129 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak center to rear box corroded and blowing (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive co high 9.35 at idel (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator does not face the front not in holder (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened top suspension mount rubber torn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 107,111 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 107,084 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 106,887 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 106,322 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 105,762 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 105,762 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 104,190 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 50,679 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 103,759 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 103,755 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 102,495 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 102,495 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 101,202 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 101,049 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 99,694 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 98,614 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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G359 YYT is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl in Brown with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G359 YYT, 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 G359 YYT registered?

G359 YYT is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G359 YYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for G359 YYT shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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