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H533 KGM

1991 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

121,700 mi
Last recorded121,700 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl85,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH533 KGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 121,700 miles

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

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General corrosion front and rear to body and suspension

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 121,700 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General corrosion front and rear to body and suspension

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 119,802 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 119,802 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 117,915 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 117,185 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 115,992 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear suspension pipes corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2021 115,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear suspension pipes corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2020 114,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 114,872 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick up to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick up to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 111,516 miles

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 111,516 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 107,430 miles

Coolant leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Special notice 2-2014 Item 3 (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 107,423 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Special notice 2-2014 Item 3 (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 107,342 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 103,342 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 102,092 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre inner edge wearing smooth

power stereering operation slightly noisy

Fail 6 Sep 2013 102,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre inner edge wearing smooth

power stereering operation slightly noisy

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
Full Mercedes-benz Sl reliability report

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H533 KGM is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 H533 KGM, 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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H533 KGM is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 1991.

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