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G529 SVV

1990 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,611 mi
Last recorded96,611 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl88,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG529 SVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 96,611 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 96,494 miles

engine cover fitted, not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate.

lower covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Pass 10 Aug 2018 96,446 miles

both front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated and insecure.

centre most rear exhaust box, flange / bracket split.

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

o/s/f. suspension pipe damp.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Fail 1 Aug 2018 96,446 miles

Suspension levelling valve modified so that its function is affected link rod missing (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated and insecure.

centre most rear exhaust box, flange / bracket split.

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

o/s/f. suspension pipe damp.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Pass 20 Jun 2017 96,369 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 93,840 miles

Offside Rear SUSPENSION BUSH

Fail 13 May 2016 93,840 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear SUSPENSION BUSH

Pass 8 May 2015 93,629 miles

offside rear lower suspension bush has play

Pass 8 May 2014 93,439 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 93,206 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 92,363 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 91,459 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 90,691 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 20 Apr 2010 90,691 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 1 May 2009 89,774 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 89,164 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 88,287 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 84,980 miles

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

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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G529 SVV is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver 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 G529 SVV, 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 G529 SVV registered?

G529 SVV is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 April 1990.

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