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H467 AME

1990 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,657 mi
Last recorded142,657 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl88,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH467 AME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 142,657 miles

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking onto exhaust manifold (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 142,632 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking onto exhaust manifold (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 139,938 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 139,707 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 139,128 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Mar 2012 139,087 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 139,058 miles

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

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2011 135,574 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 135,574 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 131,719 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 131,719 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Nov 2009 131,556 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Sep 2008 120,289 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 120,289 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 109,650 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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H467 AME is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H467 AME, 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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H467 AME is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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