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H146 WAH

1990 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,479 mi
Last recorded94,479 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl88,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH146 WAH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 94,479 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 94,332 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 93,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 93,723 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 93,723 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 93,525 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2017 93,525 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 93,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 92,906 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2015 92,906 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 91,638 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 89,068 miles

offside no plate light very dim

Pass 12 Mar 2012 87,406 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge of tread slightly

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

Fail 12 Mar 2012 87,406 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge of tread slightly

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 82,857 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 77,498 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 73,183 miles

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

ALL TYRES PERISHING

Pass 5 Jul 2008 72,235 miles

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

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

nearside and offside tyres perished on outer sidewalls

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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H146 WAH is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 H146 WAH, 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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H146 WAH is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 November 1990.

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