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G404 PVV

1990 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,968 mi
Last recorded100,968 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2013
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl88,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG404 PVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2013 100,968 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are starting to crack on side walls

Fail 21 Jun 2013 100,968 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

both rear tyres are starting to crack on side walls

Pass 20 Jun 2012 100,968 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2012 100,968 miles

Offside Front Brake valve has an excessive discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Fail 16 Jun 2011 100,968 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 100,968 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 99,787 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 May 2010 99,787 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 May 2009 98,270 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 May 2009 98,270 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 May 2008 96,500 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 94,042 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 94,042 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Jul 2006 94,028 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Emissions hydrocarbon content high

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear hand brake application uneven - Lazy

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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G404 PVV is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 G404 PVV, 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 G404 PVV registered?

G404 PVV is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 June 1990.

Is G404 PVV safe to buy?

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