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H893 HRT

1990 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

99,888 mi
Last recorded99,888 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl88,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH893 HRT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 99,888 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Jacking points are corroded but not showing weakness.

Underside is corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2021 99,535 miles

Rear Jacking points have slight corrosion.

Pass 25 Nov 2020 99,234 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 98,439 miles

Corrosion at offside repeater but is still secure.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside front fog light is not working.

Offside rear tyre is slightly cracked.

Rear diff is leaking.

Pass 29 May 2018 97,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 21 May 2018 97,718 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust badly corroded

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear floor corroded holed at spare wheel carrier

Pass 23 May 2017 96,882 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak at diff

Fail 17 May 2017 96,882 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak at diff

Pass 23 May 2016 95,775 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases next to clamp (7.1.2)

oil leak at rear axle

Fail 16 May 2016 95,775 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases next to clamp (7.1.2)

oil leak at rear axle

Pass 18 May 2015 92,947 miles

oil leak at rear axle

Pass 23 May 2014 91,373 miles

oil leak at rear axle

Fail 23 May 2014 91,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

oil leak at rear axle

Fail 25 Apr 2013 90,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2013 90,872 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2012 88,477 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak at diff

Pass 14 Apr 2011 86,362 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 81,012 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 74,955 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 70,582 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

all moving joints on rear are rusty

Pass 15 Mar 2007 70,527 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Mar 2007 70,527 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 66,989 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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H893 HRT is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 H893 HRT, 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 H893 HRT registered?

H893 HRT is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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