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H642 FTY

1990 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

155,987 mi
Last recorded155,987 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl88,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH642 FTY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2020 155,987 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 155,443 miles

oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2016 154,567 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2016 154,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

slight engine oil leak

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 18 Feb 2015 149,794 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 145,523 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 145,522 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 140,905 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 136,216 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 130,843 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 121,125 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 115,505 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 110,246 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 104,993 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 101,518 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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H642 FTY is a 1990 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 86.7%.

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 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 H642 FTY, 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 H642 FTY registered?

H642 FTY is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H642 FTY safe to buy?

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