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G720 WHX

1990 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

122,781 mi
Last recorded122,781 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl88,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG720 WHX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 122,781 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 122,567 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 121,072 miles

Both front indicator units are condensated

Both rear trailing arms have slight play at bushes

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Front inner brake pads low

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

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

Oil leak

PAS reservoir has slight seepage

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering box was cleaned only (NOT FIX) LEAKING A BIT (2.3.3b)

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear diff oil leak

Slight left to right play detected at steering wheel

Steering damper slight play at bushes

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 120,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Both front indicator units are condensated

Both rear trailing arms have slight play at bushes

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Front inner brake pads low

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

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

Oil leak

PAS reservoir has slight seepage

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear diff oil leak

Slight left to right play detected at steering wheel

Steering damper slight play at bushes

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 118,316 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 118,316 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 118,251 miles

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres are cracking on outer shoulder

Engine and rear diff oil leak

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Pass 22 Oct 2014 115,738 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 112,144 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 112,144 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 112,125 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 106,175 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 103,053 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 101,689 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 101,182 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 101,182 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 100,406 miles

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

hc quite high

Pass 26 Sep 2006 99,247 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 99,238 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 95,898 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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G720 WHX is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 G720 WHX, 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 G720 WHX registered?

G720 WHX is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1990.

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