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G523 YRJ

1990 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,953 mi
Last recorded108,953 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2012
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl88,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG523 YRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2012 108,953 miles

coolant leak

rear exhaust corroded slightly

Fail 17 Feb 2012 108,953 miles

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

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

coolant leak

rear exhaust corroded slightly

Pass 17 Dec 2009 108,922 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 108,880 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 108,525 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 108,291 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 107,786 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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G523 YRJ is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 G523 YRJ, 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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How do I check the history of G523 YRJ?

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What year was G523 YRJ registered?

G523 YRJ is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 July 1990.

Is G523 YRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for G523 YRJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G523 YRJ have outstanding finance?

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