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H641 ECW

1990 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,387 mi
Last recorded65,387 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2022
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl88,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH641 ECW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2022 65,387 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 65,368 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 65,246 miles

Nearside Front tyre split and perished

Offside Front tyre split and perished

Fail 25 Jun 2019 65,246 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre split and perished

Offside Front tyre split and perished

Pass 21 Jun 2018 65,241 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 65,175 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 65,113 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 65,107 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 65,085 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 64,970 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 64,970 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 Jun 2013 64,925 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 64,925 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 64,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 64,785 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 64,785 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 64,730 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 27 May 2009 64,675 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 64,430 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 64,430 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 64,143 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 63,826 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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H641 ECW is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 H641 ECW, 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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What year was H641 ECW registered?

H641 ECW is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 August 1990.

Is H641 ECW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H641 ECW shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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