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GIG 4750

1991 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,890 mi
Last recorded92,890 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl85,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIG 4750
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 92,890 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 92,347 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 92,347 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working one of two (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 91,827 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 91,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front fog lights not working

Pass 19 Jun 2014 91,346 miles

front & side indicators colour fading

offside front fog light not working

Fail 19 Jun 2014 91,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

front & side indicators colour fading

offside front fog light not working

Pass 6 Jul 2013 90,287 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 89,244 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 87,196 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 87,196 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 83,450 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 83,450 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2009 82,603 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2008 81,848 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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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GIG 4750 is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 85,052 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 GIG 4750, 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 35 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 GIG 4750 registered?

GIG 4750 is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is GIG 4750 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GIG 4750 shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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