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H469 ATV

1991 Mercedes-benz Sl

Brown Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

106,959 mi
Last recorded106,959 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl85,052 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH469 ATV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1991
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 106,959 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 106,841 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 106,655 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 106,002 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 105,752 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 105,580 miles

both rear brake hose ferrules corrdrd but not likly to fail

Fail 30 Jun 2021 105,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

both rear brake hose ferrules corrdrd but not likly to fail

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 105,576 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 105,539 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2017 105,298 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front number plate loose

Nearside Front wearing smooth on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel pipes at rear corroding

Pass 18 Jul 2016 10,511 miles

Front number plate loose

both rear exhaust silencer boxes and gasket deteriorated

midway exhaust bracket broken

nearside and offside front tyres are wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 Jul 2015 104,392 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 104,379 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 May 2012 104,007 miles

exhaust bracket broken

exhaust heat shield deteriorated

offside front tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

silencer box deteriorated

Pass 19 Apr 2011 102,763 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 102,444 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 101,832 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 101,222 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Oct 2007 101,217 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 96,249 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 96,104 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside headlamp lense holed

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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H469 ATV is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl in Brown with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 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 H469 ATV, 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 H469 ATV registered?

H469 ATV is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 January 1991.

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