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H339 VHL

1990 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

38,461 mi
Last recorded38,461 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl88,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH339 VHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 38,461 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 38,351 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 37,930 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 37,740 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 37,688 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipe grease covered (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Sep 2018 37,384 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 36,495 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 36,495 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 36,375 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 36,290 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 34,512 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 32,694 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 32,302 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 32,102 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 31,655 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 30,978 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 30,060 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 29,543 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 29,196 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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H339 VHL is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 H339 VHL, 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 H339 VHL registered?

H339 VHL is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 October 1990.

Is H339 VHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for H339 VHL shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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