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H901 CSL

1990 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,998 mi
Last recorded121,998 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl88,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH901 CSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 121,998 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 121,947 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

some steering components rusted

Fail 16 Sep 2011 121,937 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

power steering pump and area damp with oil

some steering componets rusted

Pass 1 Sep 2010 119,622 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 117,619 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 117,489 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 117,489 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 May 2007 113,265 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 111,908 miles

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

under vehicle tatty but no holes

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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H901 CSL is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 H901 CSL, 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 H901 CSL registered?

H901 CSL is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H901 CSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for H901 CSL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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