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H699 GBD

1990 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,165 mi
Last recorded71,165 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl88,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH699 GBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 71,165 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre cracking on inner sidewall

offside front tyre has cuts to tread but no ply/cord visible

Fail 25 Oct 2016 71,164 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre cracking on inner sidewall

offside front tyre has cuts to tread but no ply/cord visible

Pass 12 Oct 2015 70,832 miles

both rear tyre's are worn on the inner edge's

nearside front tyre is cracking / perishing

offside front tyre is cracking & perishing / cuts in tread

oil leak from engine area

Pass 14 Jul 2014 69,259 miles

Brake fluid Reservoir Bung split

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre has various cuts to outer sidewall (not deep enough to reach ply or cords)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2013 68,230 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 67,451 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 67,451 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 67,376 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

brake fluid resivoir bung perished

cut in tread on offside front tyre

nearside front tyre side wall slight damage

nearside rear tyre side wall slight damage

petrol cap seal perished

wiper slightly smeary

Fail 20 Oct 2008 67,376 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

brake fluid resivoir bung split/perished

cut in offside front tyre tread

middle to rear exhaust box join corroded

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

nearside rear tyre has slight side wall damsge

petrol cap seal perished

wiper slightly smeary

Pass 11 Sep 2007 66,560 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake fluid resivoir bung perished

offside front tyre tread cut

petrol cap seal starting to perish

slight side wall damage to both nearside tyres

Fail 11 Sep 2007 66,560 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake fluid resivoir bungs perished

offside front tyre tread cut

petrol cap seal starting to perish

slight side wall damage to both nearside tyres

Pass 2 Mar 2006 63,932 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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H699 GBD is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H699 GBD, 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 H699 GBD registered?

H699 GBD is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 September 1990.

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The MOT history for H699 GBD shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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