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H356 AAM

1991 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

140,555 mi
Last recorded140,555 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl85,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH356 AAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 140,555 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 138,834 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wiper blade smearing

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 138,793 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across car (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 May 2019 138,215 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 138,211 miles

Emissions not tested vehicle running poor (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 136,529 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

slight bind on n/s rear wheel

Pass 24 Apr 2017 135,962 miles

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

Offside Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 131,920 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 131,705 miles

exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 17 Jun 2013 131,388 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 131,195 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre outer shoulder slightly worn....

Pass 11 May 2011 130,675 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 130,177 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 129,006 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 128,039 miles

nearside front shock absorber dust cover missing

Pass 13 Dec 2006 126,952 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 126,049 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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H356 AAM is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 H356 AAM, 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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H356 AAM is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 January 1991.

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