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H277 FPX

1990 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,110 mi
Last recorded86,110 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2012
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl88,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH277 FPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2012 86,110 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 82,760 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 81,455 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 79,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 77,770 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 77,663 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

SRS light on

chip in screen

Pass 2 Feb 2007 76,888 miles

slight gas leak from both front down pipes, slight play in o/s/f track control arm inner joint.

stone chip to windscreen, slight oil leak from rear diff.

tread depths:n/s/f on 5mm, o/s/f on 5.5mm, n/s/r on 5mm, o/s/r on 5.5mm.

tyre size:225/55/16Y.

very slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Pass 9 Nov 2005 75,465 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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H277 FPX is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 H277 FPX, 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 H277 FPX registered?

H277 FPX is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 August 1990.

Is H277 FPX safe to buy?

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