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H816 KKX

1991 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

147,196 mi
Last recorded147,196 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl85,052 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH816 KKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 147,196 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 145,196 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 143,643 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 143,639 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 142,112 miles

asr light on

front suspension arm bushes perishing slightly

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit

surface corrosion centre/rear exhaust box

Pass 25 Apr 2013 139,988 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 138,383 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 138,372 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 130,551 miles

ASR light on intermittently

coil springs corroded

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 20 Apr 2010 125,141 miles

various heat shields and outer skins of exhaust system corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2010 125,140 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

various heat shields and outer skins of exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2009 120,427 miles

centre exhaust box sheild broken

centre rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2009 120,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre exhaust box sheild broken

centre rear exhaust box corroded

front washers partially blocked

Pass 2 Apr 2008 115,269 miles

centre rear exhaust box outer skins corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Fail 19 Mar 2008 115,269 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

asr light on

centre rear exhaust box outer skins corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 20 Mar 2007 110,922 miles

centre - rear exhaust box outer skins corroded

centre exhaust shield corroded

slight noise n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 13 Mar 2006 104,125 miles

exhaust system outer skins corroded

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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H816 KKX is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 H816 KKX, 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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H816 KKX is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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