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H138 MPE

1991 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,100 mi
Last recorded61,100 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl85,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH138 MPE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 6 May 2026 61,100 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chips in front windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in O/S/R Upper camber strut outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear number plate delaminating (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 60,568 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in O/S/R suspension lower rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Corrosion on both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear number plate delaminating (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 May 2024 59,677 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear suspension pipes corroded

Pass 5 May 2023 58,485 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess Both Rear shock absorber gaiters perished and deteriorating (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Rear suspension pipes corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 58,025 miles

Rear both rear suspension unit dust covers deteriorated

Rear exhaust box flange corroded thin

Pass 26 May 2021 57,286 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 56,736 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 54,869 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 53,729 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 52,957 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jun 2016 52,002 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 49,973 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 48,775 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 46,965 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 45,872 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 42,814 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 41,655 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 39,257 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 38,225 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 35,041 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 34,682 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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H138 MPE is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H138 MPE, 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 H138 MPE registered?

H138 MPE is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 May 1991.

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