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H388 DRT

1990 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,036 mi
Last recorded43,036 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2022
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl88,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH388 DRT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2022 43,036 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both N/S and O/S (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2022 43,036 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both N/S and O/S (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 43,006 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

Offside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corroded badly

corrosion on all brake pipes

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2018 42,527 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corroded badly (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 42,362 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 40,321 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 36,906 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2015 36,906 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 30,372 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 29,535 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2012 23,488 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Nov 2012 23,420 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2011 19,560 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 14,037 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 11,522 miles

Fuel cap seal beginning to perish

Pass 3 Nov 2008 9,546 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 6,904 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 3,420 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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H388 DRT is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H388 DRT, 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 H388 DRT registered?

H388 DRT is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 August 1990.

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