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H156 PRX

1990 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 4970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

54,101 mi
Last recorded54,101 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl88,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH156 PRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 54,101 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 53,745 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 53,410 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 52,380 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 52,364 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 111,406 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2014 111,406 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 111,116 miles

both rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 29 Jul 2008 110,952 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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H156 PRX is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 4,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 H156 PRX, 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 H156 PRX registered?

H156 PRX is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H156 PRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for H156 PRX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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