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H10 BDW

1991 Mercedes-benz Sl

Turquoise Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

59,516 mi
Last recorded59,516 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl85,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH10 BDW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1991
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 59,516 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 54,703 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 54,703 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 54,671 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front WIPERS ONLY WORKING ON ONE SPEED

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 54,662 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front WIPERS ONLY WORKING ON ONE SPEED

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 54,409 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 54,199 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 54,104 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 53,670 miles

slight leak on rear diff

Pass 30 Aug 2016 53,536 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 50,736 miles

Engine has an oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2014 49,144 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 46,140 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 46,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 43,395 miles

Both front tyres wearing low at their inner edges.

Front brake pads appear quite worn, unable to fully assess with roadwheels fitted.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Jul 2011 41,943 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 41,943 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 41,021 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 39,365 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 37,609 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 32,186 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 30,675 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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H10 BDW is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl in Turquoise with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 H10 BDW, 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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H10 BDW is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 October 1991.

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