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H262 GKD

1990 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

62,856 mi
Last recorded62,856 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl88,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH262 GKD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 62,856 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 62,332 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 61,508 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 60,521 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 59,479 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 57,775 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 56,362 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 55,791 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 55,787 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 55,194 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 54,256 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 52,771 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 52,726 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 52,698 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 52,426 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 52,164 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 51,834 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 51,832 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 51,531 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 51,529 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 50,508 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2004 47,240 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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H262 GKD is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 H262 GKD, 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 H262 GKD registered?

H262 GKD is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 August 1990.

Is H262 GKD safe to buy?

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