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H153 RKG

1990 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

131,626 mi
Last recorded131,626 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl88,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH153 RKG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 131,626 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 130,324 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 126,748 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 125,867 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 124,183 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 122,963 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 121,826 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 120,801 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 120,801 miles

Electronic braking system warning device inoperative asr light on (1.7 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2017 120,379 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Oct 2016 119,463 miles

Oil leak front of engine area ()

Fail 25 Oct 2016 119,463 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak front of engine area ()

Pass 6 Nov 2015 117,914 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 117,712 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 115,122 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 111,349 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 111,214 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 111,205 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

damage to front number plate

Pass 15 Dec 2009 110,609 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 10,971 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 105,391 miles

Slight oil leak from steering box

Pass 19 Dec 2006 102,640 miles

all four tyres have signs of wearing on the inner edges.

sterring box, and P.A.S damp, but NOT leaking

Pass 6 Jan 2006 97,468 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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H153 RKG is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 H153 RKG, 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 H153 RKG registered?

H153 RKG is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 August 1990.

Is H153 RKG safe to buy?

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