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H264 KBM

1990 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,913 mi
Last recorded95,913 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2012
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl88,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH264 KBM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2012 95,913 miles

225/55/16 FRONT TYRES DETERIORATED

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Sep 2011 95,880 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 95,880 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 94,025 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 91,338 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 87,689 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2008 87,681 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2007 84,496 miles

225/55/16 front tyres wearing unevenly and o/s/f on limit

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jun 2006 80,399 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 78,006 miles

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Fail 5 Sep 2005 77,996 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 24 Aug 2005 77,989 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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H264 KBM is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 H264 KBM, 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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H264 KBM is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 August 1990.

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