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H156 YLG

1991 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

116,434 mi
Last recorded116,434 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl85,052 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH156 YLG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 116,434 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear axle covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 116,238 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 116,116 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 115,752 miles

Offside Front fog light not working

Pass 12 Jul 2022 115,217 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 113,893 miles

Rear exhaust join to centre section badly corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2020 112,275 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 107,039 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 105,049 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 103,541 miles

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

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

Coolant leak bad coolant leak

Pass 17 May 2016 101,554 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 99,249 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 99,218 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 99,113 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 99,069 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 98,921 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 97,194 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edge

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 92,928 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 90,040 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 YLG is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 H156 YLG, 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 H156 YLG registered?

H156 YLG is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 February 1991.

Is H156 YLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for H156 YLG shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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