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H391 MPD

1990 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

140,975 mi
Last recorded140,975 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl88,757 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH391 MPD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2020 140,975 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2018 140,974 miles

Oil leak ()

exhaust system corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2017 140,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 139,748 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 139,748 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 139,448 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s & n/s rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Jun 2013 139,300 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

both rear tyres perishing

o/s/f tyre starting to get low

Fail 14 Jun 2013 139,300 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre starting to get low

both rear tyres perishing

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 139,286 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 139,286 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

exhaust centre box damaged

Pass 6 Dec 2011 139,204 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 133,925 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 133,925 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 129,598 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 124,732 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 118,223 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 111,223 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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H391 MPD is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 H391 MPD, 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 H391 MPD registered?

H391 MPD is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 November 1990.

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