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H252 RNY

1990 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

77,457 mi
Last recorded77,457 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl88,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH252 RNY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 77,457 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 77,457 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Only one jet working out of two (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Multi jets not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 76,934 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 76,245 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 74,672 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 74,044 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 72,999 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 71,387 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 69,991 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 68,463 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2013 67,641 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 66,641 miles

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

slight play in steering idler

Pass 9 Apr 2010 65,133 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 65,133 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 64,233 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 7 May 2009 64,233 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 9 May 2008 63,055 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 58,169 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 56,032 miles

oil leak

rear sub frame bushes worn to excess

rear tyres worn

slight play in steering box

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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H252 RNY is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 H252 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 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 H252 RNY registered?

H252 RNY is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 September 1990.

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