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H539 GKR

1991 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

83,515 mi
Last recorded83,515 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl85,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH539 GKR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 83,515 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 83,482 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 83,300 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 83,035 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2017 83,035 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 82,507 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 82,227 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 81,018 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 78,576 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 78,412 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2012 78,412 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 77,993 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Oct 2009 74,914 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion on rear metal brake pipes and fuel pipes.

damp on steering box, slight oil loss.

Pass 5 Oct 2009 74,914 miles

corrosion on rear metal brake pipes and fuel pipes.

damp on steering box, slight oil loss.

Pass 3 Nov 2008 73,297 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 77,563 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 72,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 70,545 miles

air bag light is on.

brake pipes corroding near rear.

front number plate is damaged near screw.

front tyres are low on tread especially on edges.

hole in exhaust near backbox

Pass 28 Oct 2005 64,112 miles

front number plate is damaged in corner by screw but is still secure.

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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H539 GKR is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 H539 GKR, 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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What year was H539 GKR registered?

H539 GKR is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 January 1991.

Is H539 GKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H539 GKR shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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