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GIL 5190

1973 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,968 mi
Last recorded49,968 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2011
Typical for 1973 Mercedes-benz Sl93,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIL 5190
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 30 Nov 2011 49,968 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 49,917 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 49,688 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 49,683 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 49,679 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 49,673 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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GIL 5190 is a 1973 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1973 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 93,304 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 GIL 5190, 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 53 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 GIL 5190 registered?

GIL 5190 is a 1973 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 August 1973.

Is GIL 5190 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GIL 5190 shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GIL 5190 have outstanding finance?

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