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H422 VKS

1991 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

117,096 mi
Last recorded117,096 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl85,052 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH422 VKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 117,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2026 116,873 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 116,739 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 115,881 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 115,519 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 114,476 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 113,940 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 111,762 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 109,675 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 108,675 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 107,587 miles

all four tyres low edges

exh in poor condition

oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2010 107,587 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all four tyres low edges

exh in poor condition

oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2009 106,657 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres cracked

Pass 22 Aug 2007 101,327 miles

rear brake pipes rusty

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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H422 VKS is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 H422 VKS, 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 H422 VKS registered?

H422 VKS is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H422 VKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for H422 VKS shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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