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H5 GGM

1991 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

146,791 mi
Last recorded146,791 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl85,052 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 GGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 146,791 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust corroding

Fail 7 Jun 2019 146,790 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust corroding

Pass 29 Jun 2018 65,952 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 146,677 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 146,141 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 146,140 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Abs asr light came on and went off again stayed off

Pass 9 May 2016 145,875 miles

centre silencer starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 Apr 2015 144,660 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 144,660 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 142,522 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 Oct 2009 142,516 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Jan 2008 141,905 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Dec 2007 141,904 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 139,007 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 139,006 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 136,389 miles

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

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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H5 GGM is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 H5 GGM, 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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H5 GGM is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 February 1991.

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