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H689 UAW

1991 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

88,460 mi
Last recorded88,460 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl85,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH689 UAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 88,460 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 87,560 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2020 87,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2019 85,443 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 84,598 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 84,362 miles

front subframe corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2016 83,770 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 83,770 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 83,076 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 83,076 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 82,956 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 82,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 82,716 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 82,197 miles

centre exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 10 May 2012 82,185 miles

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

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

centre exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 22 Sep 2010 80,150 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 78,911 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 78,907 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 77,150 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 77,148 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 73,440 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 72,659 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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H689 UAW is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 H689 UAW, 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 H689 UAW registered?

H689 UAW is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H689 UAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H689 UAW shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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