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H10 RFR

1990 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

149,995 mi
Last recorded149,995 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2016
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl88,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH10 RFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2016 149,995 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed wear on both front seat belts (5.2.2b)

front and rear brake hose ferrels in poor condition

Pass 3 Dec 2014 149,878 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 149,415 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 149,412 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2012 145,326 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 145,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2011 144,656 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 143,282 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 143,257 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2008 143,257 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 141,240 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 RFR is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 H10 RFR, 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 H10 RFR registered?

H10 RFR is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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