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H344 XUM

1990 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

72,046 mi
Last recorded72,046 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl88,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH344 XUM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2026 72,046 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt centre steering tie rod ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative knob comes off switch when pulled to switch on rear fog lamp before lamp switches on (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 22 May 2020 71,575 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 71,510 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 71,508 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 71,455 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 71,454 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 71,311 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 71,303 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 May 2015 70,967 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2015 70,967 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 69,965 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 69,945 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 68,796 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 67,992 miles

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 23 May 2012 67,992 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 66,984 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to underside rear springs brake flexi ferrules

os tyre worn inner edge

slight bind os rear park brake

slight imbalance front brakes

Pass 27 Mar 2010 65,948 miles

slight pitting to discs

Pass 21 May 2008 65,541 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Small cut on offside rear tyre and wearing on the inner edge

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 7 May 2008 65,541 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2007 63,352 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 63,352 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

centre exhaust bracket corroded

front exhaust clamp corroded

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 7 Apr 2006 60,821 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 60,821 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

fuel pipes corroded

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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H344 XUM is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 H344 XUM, 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 H344 XUM registered?

H344 XUM is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 November 1990.

Is H344 XUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H344 XUM shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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