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H32 CEW

1991 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

70,283 mi
Last recorded70,283 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl85,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH32 CEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 70,283 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 70,229 miles

age related general corrosion notice and advised

all steering and suspension bushes starting to perish

all undertray panels starting to corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2019 70,213 miles

All steering and suspension bushes starting to perish.

All underbody panels starting to corrode

Pass 28 Sep 2018 70,187 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 69,923 miles

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/f n/s/f tyres cracking

o/s/r drive shaft gator split

under body corrosion

Pass 4 Jan 2017 69,823 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2016 69,823 miles

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 68,615 miles

Slight play In steering idlers

Pass 2 Dec 2014 67,762 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all brake pipes corroded

all suspension pipes corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2013 66,658 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 65,596 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 64,205 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 64,205 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 62,202 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 61,449 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 61,449 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 60,466 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 60,466 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 60,466 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 58,191 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 53,700 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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H32 CEW is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 85,052 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 H32 CEW, 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 35 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 H32 CEW registered?

H32 CEW is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 March 1991.

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