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H435 GBD

1991 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

99,899 mi
Last recorded99,899 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2022
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl85,052 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH435 GBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2022 99,899 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Front and rear all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four,O/S/F worn on inner edge as well (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 99,822 miles

Coil spring corroded Front and rear all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four ,O/S/F worn on inner edge as well (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 99,700 miles

Coil spring corroded Front and rear all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides,O/S /worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 99,584 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 98,743 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 95,346 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

all suspension bushes slight perishing

centre exhaust corroded

front wiper only works on one speed

Pass 15 Jun 2016 94,780 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen Has Crack in Bottom Corner

Pass 18 Mar 2015 94,658 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 93,151 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 93,151 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 92,719 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 91,820 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 91,820 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 89,794 miles

crack in n/s lower front windscreen

front and rear tyreswearing on edges

Pass 4 Mar 2010 85,590 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 80,317 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 76,068 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 71,826 miles

all tyres close to limit

Pass 2 Mar 2006 67,345 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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H435 GBD is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 H435 GBD, 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 H435 GBD registered?

H435 GBD is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 January 1991.

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The MOT history for H435 GBD shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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