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H23 MRU

1990 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

122,801 mi
Last recorded122,801 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl88,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH23 MRU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2014 122,801 miles

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 4 Dec 2012 122,255 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 121,265 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 May 2010 121,044 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 117,009 miles

fluid found at steeringbox. no p.a.s.system leaks found at test.

Pass 15 Apr 2008 113,676 miles

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

nearside front indicator lens split.

offside bonnet catch not holding.

slight oil leak from steering box.

Fail 15 Apr 2008 113,676 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

nearside front indicator lens split.

offside bonnet catch not holding.

slight oil leak from steering box.

Pass 18 Oct 2007 112,758 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 111,912 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 110,772 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 108,710 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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H23 MRU is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 H23 MRU, 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 H23 MRU registered?

H23 MRU is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H23 MRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H23 MRU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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