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H242 WMA

1990 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,934 mi
Last recorded39,934 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl88,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH242 WMA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 16 Sep 2025 39,934 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 38,675 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 38,466 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 38,087 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 37,977 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 37,252 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 37,247 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 37,029 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriated

Offside Front Slight roughness in shock absorber when turning the steering

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Aug 2016 36,804 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 36,528 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 36,155 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 35,859 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 9 Aug 2012 35,277 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 35,277 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 35,190 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 34,967 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 34,683 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 33,906 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 33,186 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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H242 WMA is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H242 WMA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H242 WMA registered?

H242 WMA is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 September 1990.

Is H242 WMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H242 WMA shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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