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H824 HPG

1991 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,276 mi
Last recorded132,276 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl85,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH824 HPG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 132,276 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 130,575 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 130,575 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour lens missing (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 128,520 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 126,468 miles

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

n/s incator lens missing

Pass 7 Jun 2013 123,894 miles

nearside and offside front top shockabsorber mounts starting to separate

Fail 29 May 2013 123,894 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside and offside front top shockabsorber mounts starting to separate

Pass 24 Apr 2012 121,198 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 118,403 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

wiper only works on one speed.

Pass 21 Apr 2010 115,650 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 20 Apr 2010 115,650 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 112,753 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2009 112,753 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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2008 109,941 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 109,941 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 106,487 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 103,063 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 103,063 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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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H824 HPG is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H824 HPG, 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 H824 HPG registered?

H824 HPG is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 February 1991.

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