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H846 JLA

1990 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,843 mi
Last recorded107,843 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl88,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH846 JLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 107,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 107,772 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction paper stuck to windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 101,999 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 94,666 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 90,331 miles

All four tyres side walls cracking

Fail 18 Aug 2016 90,331 miles

All four tyres side walls cracking

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 90,033 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 90,030 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Outer Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 89,464 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 89,464 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 86,104 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 82,750 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 79,619 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 75,390 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 72,082 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 72,082 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 68,733 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
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H846 JLA is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 H846 JLA, 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 H846 JLA registered?

H846 JLA is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 1990.

Is H846 JLA safe to buy?

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