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H194 RNY

1991 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,982 mi
Last recorded118,982 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2011
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl85,052 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH194 RNY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2011 118,982 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

front tyres worn on outside edges

Fail 29 Jun 2010 118,308 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 2 Jun 2008 99,394 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 99,394 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 91,355 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 91,355 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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H194 RNY is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H194 RNY, 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 H194 RNY registered?

H194 RNY is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 July 1991.

Is H194 RNY safe to buy?

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