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G461 VOD

1990 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

70,282 mi
Last recorded70,282 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2014
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl88,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG461 VOD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2014 70,282 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 69,720 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 68,681 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

parking brake preformance within limit, require repair or adjstment.

Pass 28 Apr 2011 127,864 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 127,864 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 124,096 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 124,096 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 5 May 2009 121,688 miles

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

front top mounts deteriorated

Fail 30 Apr 2009 121,652 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

front top mounts deteriorated

Pass 29 Apr 2008 117,886 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 117,885 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2007 113,842 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 113,824 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

advise outer sill covers fitted unable to inspect outer sill panels for corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2006 109,817 miles

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

Offside Front 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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G461 VOD is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 G461 VOD, 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 G461 VOD registered?

G461 VOD is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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