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H833 BAV

1990 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2013
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,843 mi
Last recorded125,843 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2012
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl88,757 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH833 BAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2012 125,843 miles

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)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 125,843 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 118,471 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 118,471 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 113,987 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 113,987 miles

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.

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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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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