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H5 OPA

1990 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

98,613 mi
Last recorded98,613 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl88,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 OPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2015 98,613 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 9 Jul 2015 98,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2015 96,674 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 56,474 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 95,224 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 94,192 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 94,192 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 94,010 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 93,801 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 93,352 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 93,052 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 92,700 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 92,313 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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H5 OPA is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 4,973cc 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 H5 OPA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H5 OPA?

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What year was H5 OPA registered?

H5 OPA is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H5 OPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H5 OPA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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