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H492 BGN

1990 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,570 mi
Last recorded90,570 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2011
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl88,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH492 BGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2011 90,570 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 89,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 86,800 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all 4 tyres cracked in tread

exhaust exoskeleton broken

fuel pipes rusted

Pass 23 Apr 2008 84,372 miles

Oil leak

P.A.S has slight noise, however faded away within test

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

sign's of corrosion on exhust system

slight play both front wheel's

steering box damp

Fail 22 Apr 2008 84,372 miles

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Oil leak

P.A.S has slight noise, however faded away within test

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

sign's of corrosion on exhust system

slight play both front wheel's

steering box damp

Pass 29 May 2007 78,663 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 78,663 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 24 May 2006 74,927 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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H492 BGN is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H492 BGN, 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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H492 BGN is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 October 1990.

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