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H554 VMB

1990 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

93,089 mi
Last recorded93,089 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl88,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH554 VMB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 93,089 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 92,467 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 92,221 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 92,006 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 91,961 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 91,949 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 91,940 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 91,546 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 91,092 miles

N/S/F Tyre cracked

Pass 9 Jul 2014 90,143 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 89,342 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 88,253 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 87,440 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 87,433 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 86,650 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 85,589 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 85,589 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 6 May 2008 85,440 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 85,324 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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H554 VMB is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H554 VMB, 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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H554 VMB is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 August 1990.

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