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G946 VYJ

1990 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

111,379 mi
Last recorded111,379 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl88,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG946 VYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2021 111,379 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

central exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2019 111,379 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 111,379 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 110,542 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 109,462 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 109,462 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 109,440 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 108,800 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 108,800 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 May 2012 105,890 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 104,772 miles

corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 23 Dec 2009 99,336 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 92,145 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 88,725 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2007 88,725 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 81,724 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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G946 VYJ is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 G946 VYJ, 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 G946 VYJ registered?

G946 VYJ is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 April 1990.

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