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H59 ABE

1990 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

77,408 mi
Last recorded77,408 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl88,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH59 ABE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 77,408 miles

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

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

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all- corroded (3.5.1i)

co% 3.27 1200 ppm hc

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall excessively perished

Offside Rear tyre sidewall excessively perished

Pass 28 Jul 2015 77,312 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Rear tyres perished ns & os. Centre silencer corroded.

Top suspension rubber mounts on front perished.

Pass 30 Jul 2014 76,944 miles

HC1186 PPM

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

O/S/R TYRE SIDEWALL PERISHED N/S/R TYRE SIDEWALL PERISHED

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 76,833 miles

NSR TYRE SIDEWALLS EXCESSIVELY PERISHED

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

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 76,590 miles

3.00% CO CONTENT 1150 PPM HC

OUTER SIDEWALL OF N/S/R TYRE PERISHED

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 9 Jun 2011 75,947 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

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

Front tyres worn on outer edges.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tyres perished

Pass 9 Jun 2011 75,947 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

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

Front tyres worn on outer edges.

Tyres perished

Fail 8 Jun 2010 74,614 miles

Both front tyre sidewalls perished.

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2010 74,614 miles

Both front tyre sidewalls perished.

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2009 74,250 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 73,303 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 72,864 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 72,013 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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H59 ABE is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 H59 ABE, 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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H59 ABE is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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