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H484 VKU

1991 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,568 mi
Last recorded57,568 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl85,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH484 VKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 57,568 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 54,436 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 48,127 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 42,047 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 35,436 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 35,436 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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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H484 VKU is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H484 VKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H484 VKU registered?

H484 VKU is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H484 VKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H484 VKU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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