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H5 RBB

1991 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

112,833 mi
Last recorded112,833 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl85,052 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 RBB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 112,833 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 112,833 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 111,715 miles

Front & rear coil springs corroded

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Tie rod end has play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 110,834 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 109,725 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 108,530 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 106,822 miles

Front & Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2019 106,822 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front & Rear coil springs corroded

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 106,140 miles

All springs corroded

All tyres perished/ 225/55/16

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play on upper attachment

Pass 4 Jul 2017 104,909 miles

All 4 coil springs corroded

All 4 tyres cracked and perished/ 225/55/16

Oil leak ()

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2016 104,108 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 18 May 2015 102,601 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 May 2014 101,054 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 May 2014 101,054 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 May 2013 99,276 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2013 99,276 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 98,018 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 93,352 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 90,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 90,117 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 87,955 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 86,844 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 83,027 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 78,886 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 RBB is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 RBB, 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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What year was H5 RBB registered?

H5 RBB is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1991.

Is H5 RBB safe to buy?

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