MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,843 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
both front tyres getting low
both no plate lights dim
centre exhaust box deteriorating badly
damp around power steering pump
offside front fog light inop
offside rear jacking rubber missing
oil leaks engine
rear brake pipes starting to rust
rear fuel pipes rusty
rear lights dim
some adverse flashing rear lights
some play offside front steering joints
Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Exhaust system rusty including bolts.
Front antiroll bar bushes worn.
Front castor bushes worn + split.
Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)
Fuel pipe rusty n/s/r
Missing exhaust mount on center system.
Missing o/s/r jacking bunge.
N/s/f light unit cracked.
O/s/r shocker rusty.
Play in front wheel bearings.
Play in steering idler and steering box.
Rear coil springs rusty.
Rear lower arm bushes worn.
Stone chips in screen.
Vehicle has a mis-fire.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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H833 BAV is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 H833 BAV, 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 H833 BAV registered?
H833 BAV is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1990.
Is H833 BAV safe to buy?
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