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H473 GEC

1991 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

1,352 mi
Last recorded1,352 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl85,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH473 GEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 1,352 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL ROAD SPRINGS X4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL ROAD TYRES X4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 538 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 538 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 169 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 155 miles

All direction indicators not working No indicators working. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 May 2013 19,246 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 19,112 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 19,104 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 19,057 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 18,839 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 18,767 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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H473 GEC is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 H473 GEC, 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 H473 GEC registered?

H473 GEC is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1991.

Is H473 GEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H473 GEC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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