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H123 JBL

1990 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

97,476 mi
Last recorded97,476 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl88,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH123 JBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 97,476 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 96,457 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 95,972 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2022 94,554 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 94,029 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 93,582 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 93,582 miles

Nearside Front Steering lock stop missing (2.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 92,380 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 91,399 miles

some run out on rear discs

Fail 6 Jul 2016 91,399 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

some run out on rear discs

Pass 15 Jun 2015 90,106 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 87,308 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 84,525 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 82,991 miles

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 7 Jun 2011 79,176 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 76,171 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 73,773 miles

nearside and offside top mounts cracking.

Pass 23 May 2008 70,084 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 64,729 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 58,887 miles

coolant leaking

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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H123 JBL is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 H123 JBL, 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 H123 JBL registered?

H123 JBL is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 November 1990.

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