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H342 DKH

1991 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,806 mi
Last recorded101,806 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl85,052 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH342 DKH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 101,806 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

coolant level is low

Fail 4 Dec 2025 101,806 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

coolant level is low

Pass 1 Oct 2024 101,663 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe elbow (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 101,280 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 101,082 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 101,082 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 100,323 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 100,323 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 98,389 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 98,125 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 97,431 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 96,697 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 96,697 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 96,083 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 94,516 miles

bonnet catch broken

fuel cap sealing washer starting to deterioate but still sealing system

various oil leaks underneath

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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H342 DKH is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 H342 DKH, 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 H342 DKH registered?

H342 DKH is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 March 1991.

Is H342 DKH safe to buy?

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