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G533 UES

1990 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,411 mi
Last recorded102,411 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl88,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG533 UES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 102,411 miles

slight wear in front and rear brake pads and discs

Pass 7 Dec 2016 102,062 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 101,401 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 101,401 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front shock absorber dust shroud broken

offside front shock absorber dust shroud broken

Pass 19 Jun 2013 101,323 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 101,323 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

O/S park brake low effort

Pass 1 Nov 2011 98,517 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Nov 2010 97,897 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Jun 2009 97,264 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 96,232 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 94,627 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 94,627 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 89,983 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 89,983 miles

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

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

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

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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G533 UES is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G533 UES, 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 G533 UES registered?

G533 UES is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 May 1990.

Is G533 UES safe to buy?

The MOT history for G533 UES shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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