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H385 AGC

1991 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

82,454 mi
Last recorded82,454 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl85,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH385 AGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 82,454 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 82,379 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 81,738 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 79,821 miles

brake pipes greased

nearside inner steering end dust cover leaking

offside rear tyre splitting

oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2011 79,376 miles

brake pipes and fuel pipes corroding

offside rear tyre splitting

Pass 9 Jul 2010 78,229 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

fuel lines corroded

near side rear tyre side wall cracking

Pass 3 Jul 2009 77,243 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 77,243 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 74,890 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 74,890 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake pads wearing thin.

Pass 17 Jul 2007 71,430 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 67,766 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 67,766 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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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H385 AGC is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 H385 AGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H385 AGC registered?

H385 AGC is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 March 1991.

Is H385 AGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H385 AGC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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