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H403 KDB

1991 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

159,892 mi
Last recorded159,892 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl85,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH403 KDB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 159,892 miles

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Previous set of Alloys/tyre's In boot compartment

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 May 2023 159,887 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 158,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 158,933 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 158,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering linkage, slight play in joints (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 153,248 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At connection to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Slight oil leak from engine area

Pass 12 Jan 2018 143,861 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 134,734 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 125,457 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 116,125 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 16 Jan 2014 107,755 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 97,088 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 83,971 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 72,455 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 68,211 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 64,881 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 60,775 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 57,104 miles

off side rear tyre just on leagel limit of 1.6mm

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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H403 KDB is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 H403 KDB, 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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What year was H403 KDB registered?

H403 KDB is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 February 1991.

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