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H534 MPD

1991 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

60,490 mi
Last recorded60,490 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl85,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH534 MPD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 60,490 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Play in nearside rear suspension arm bush

Fail 17 Aug 2016 60,490 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Play in nearside rear suspension arm bush

Pass 30 Nov 2012 56,640 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 28 Nov 2012 56,640 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 42,789 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 33,674 miles

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Sep 2009 23,101 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/r lens cracked. front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 28 Sep 2009 23,101 miles

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

n/s/r lens cracked. front tyres worn on edges.

Fail 24 Nov 2008 14,602 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front suspension top mounts slightly perished.

n/s/r light lens cracked.

Pass 24 Nov 2008 14,602 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front suspension top mounts slightly perished.

n/s/r light lens cracked.

Pass 12 Dec 2007 5,721 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight damage to n/s/r light lens.engine mounts weak.

Fail 3 Dec 2007 5,721 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight damage to n/s/r light lens.engine mounts weak.

Fail 8 Nov 2006 103,571 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front strut top mounts perished and slight splitting

exhaust front pipe and box heat shield rusted and damaged

horn note weak

Pass 8 Nov 2006 103,571 miles

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

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

both front strut top mounts perished and slight splitting

exhaust front pipe and box heat shield rusted and damaged

horn note weak

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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H534 MPD is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H534 MPD, 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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H534 MPD is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 July 1991.

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