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H13 MLA

1991 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

59,823 mi
Last recorded59,823 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2015
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl85,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH13 MLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2015 59,823 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

advice front oil cooler pipes leaking

advice rear nsr tyre perished

Fail 23 Apr 2015 59,823 miles

Centre Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner Front Lower Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Electronic stability system component missing (3.4.2)

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

advice front oil cooler pipes leaking

advice rear nsr tyre perished

Pass 20 Jun 2013 59,495 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 59,475 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 58,414 miles

Front Pads wearing thin

Front discs lipped

N/S/F tyre blad on inner edge

N/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

O/S/F tyre bald on inner edge (strong advise)

Rear brake pipes corroded

Slight Play O/S/F wheel bearing

Slight play N/S/F wheel bearing

Fail 30 Apr 2011 58,414 miles

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

Front Pads wearing thin

Front discs lipped

N/S/F tyre blad on inner edge

N/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

O/S/F tyre bald on inner edge (strong advise)

Rear brake pipes corroded

Slight Play O/S/F wheel bearing

Slight play N/S/F wheel bearing

Pass 29 Apr 2010 57,554 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 57,554 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 57,540 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

near side front tyre outer side wall damage

Fail 23 Apr 2009 57,540 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

near side front tyre outer side wall damage

Fail 11 Apr 2008 55,901 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

advise n/s/f tyre slight cut in sidce wall

Pass 11 Apr 2008 55,901 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

advise n/s/f tyre slight cut in sidce wall

Pass 14 Apr 2007 51,242 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 46,319 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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H13 MLA is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 H13 MLA, 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 H13 MLA registered?

H13 MLA is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H13 MLA safe to buy?

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