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H531 RSG

1990 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

79,056 mi
Last recorded79,056 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl88,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH531 RSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 79,056 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 78,633 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 78,633 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2013 78,224 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 78,043 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 78,043 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 76,858 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front wiper doesnt work on the 1st, 2nd gear

ns brake light - not working constantly

nsr tyre- cracked, worn tread

os door strap partiall movement

os mirror glass - partiall movement

Fail 3 Nov 2011 76,858 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front wiper doesnt work on the 1st, 2nd gear

ns brake light - not working constantly

nsr tyre- cracked, worn tread

os door strap partiall movement

os mirror glass - partiall movement

Pass 28 Oct 2010 76,469 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 73,734 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

eng oil leak

ign switch fault

o/s/f head lamp lenes slight damage

rear tyre treads low

Fail 3 Feb 2010 73,734 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

eng oil leak

ign switch fault

o/s/f head lamp lenes slight damage

rear tyre treads low

Pass 14 Jan 2009 72,724 miles

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

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

condensation in n/s/f head lamp glass

eng oil leak

slight damage o/s/f head lamp glass

Pass 7 Jan 2008 70,483 miles

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

o/s/f head lam p glass slight damage

Fail 7 Jan 2008 70,483 miles

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

o/s/f head lam p glass slight damage

Pass 30 Nov 2006 67,578 miles

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

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

small hole in o/s/f head lamp glass

Pass 30 Dec 2005 63,612 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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H531 RSG is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 H531 RSG, 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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What year was H531 RSG registered?

H531 RSG is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 September 1990.

Is H531 RSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for H531 RSG shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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