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H388 MPE

1990 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

130,225 mi
Last recorded130,225 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl88,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH388 MPE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 130,225 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 130,212 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 130,212 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 130,109 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 127,805 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and middle section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2018 127,805 miles

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and middle section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 May 2017 121,214 miles

o/s front headlamp damaged not affecting beam image

Pass 21 Apr 2016 116,441 miles

Rear silencer side of axle metal mounting missing.

Wiper motor weak in operation.

Pass 12 May 2015 109,159 miles

O/s front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 100,703 miles

Rear silencer near axle corroded & mounting missing.

Pass 10 Apr 2013 95,849 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

surface corrosion in rear metal fuel pipes

Pass 15 Mar 2012 94,742 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Oil leak

Rear silencer deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2011 94,477 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 19 May 2011 94,473 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 10 May 2010 92,145 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2009 89,060 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 89,060 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 85,313 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 85,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 80,774 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 80,772 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2006 76,854 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 MPE is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 H388 MPE, 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 MPE registered?

H388 MPE is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 August 1990.

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