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H603 DUF

1991 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,150 mi
Last recorded93,150 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl85,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH603 DUF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 93,150 miles

dampness around steering box

Pass 25 Apr 2016 92,829 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

oil around engine

slight movement in steering drag link bushes

slight play at offside rear hub assembly

trims fitted to outersills

Pass 24 Apr 2015 92,057 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2014 91,667 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 91,667 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 90,230 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 89,659 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 85,261 miles

centre mirror slightly insecure

engine oil leaks

front and rear discs corroded

offside front trye worn heavily on outter edge

outter sill covers fitted

rear coil springs corroded unable to view fully

slight interaction on offside rear light unit

slight movement in nearside front wheel bearing

steering box oil leaks

wing repeters heavily faded

Fail 8 Jun 2011 85,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

centre mirror slightly insecure

engine oil leaks

front and rear discs corroded

nearside front tyre wearing unevenly recomend replacment

offside front trye worn heavily on outter edge

outter sill covers fitted

rear coil springs corroded unable to view fully

slight interaction on offside rear light unit

slight movement in nearside front wheel bearing

steering box oil leaks

wing repeters heavily faded

Pass 30 Jun 2010 79,553 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

bonnet poorly secured

front shock absorber top rubber mountings starting to split recommend immediate replacement

offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge recommend replacement

wiper poor

Pass 23 Jun 2009 77,134 miles

both sides outer covers fitted

n/s f play in steering system

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/f tyre worn and both rears worn

steering system noisey

suspect pas leak due to oil leaking on underside

Fail 22 Jun 2009 77,134 miles

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

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

both sides outer covers fitted

n/s f play in steering system

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/f tyre worn and both rears worn

steering system noisey

suspect pas leak due to oil leaking on underside

Pass 24 Jun 2008 73,098 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 66,932 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 59,358 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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H603 DUF is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H603 DUF, 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 H603 DUF registered?

H603 DUF is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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