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H702 POG

1990 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

157,912 mi
Last recorded157,912 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl88,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH702 POG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 157,912 miles

Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Intermediate link arm (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock Absorber - internal component of unit creaks when steering rotated lock to lock

Fail 10 Nov 2017 157,911 miles

Brake pedal actuating linkage excessively damaged and seriously weakened Possible return spring broken or pivot seized - causing pedal to stick on maintaining hydraulic pressure to brake system (3.3.A.1g)

Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Intermediate link arm (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock Absorber - internal component of unit creaks when steering rotated lock to lock

Pass 6 Dec 2016 156,462 miles

Nearside Front Lower Fog Light Out

Nearside Front Oil leak Of Engine ()

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush No Play but Creaking on Steering Movement (2.7.4)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2016 156,461 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Fog Light Out

Nearside Front Oil leak Of Engine ()

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush No Play but Creaking on Steering Movement (2.7.4)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 154,428 miles

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

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

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

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

all underbody has surface corrosion

Fail 13 Nov 2015 154,428 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

all underbody has surface corrosion

Fail 3 Nov 2015 154,427 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2010 150,603 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 149,964 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 145,795 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2006 140,098 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
Full Mercedes-benz Sl reliability report

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H702 POG is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 H702 POG, 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 H702 POG registered?

H702 POG is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H702 POG safe to buy?

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