MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,214 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Engine cover and under try fitted
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.5.A.3c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Does not return to off position (3.1.3c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.5.A.3c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
nearside and offside front suspension struts upper rubber mountings cracked
outer sills covered
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside and offside front tyres worn inner edge of tread
outer sills covered
Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside and offside front tyres worn inner edge of tread
outer sills cocered
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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H595 XHV is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 H595 XHV, 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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H595 XHV is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1990.
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