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H916 XUA

1991 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

115,610 mi
Last recorded115,610 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl85,052 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH916 XUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 115,610 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 115,635 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 115,392 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 115,392 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 115,080 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 114,714 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear floor slight corrosion

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2016 114,714 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear floor slight corrosion

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2015 113,993 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 102,083 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 102,081 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 102,050 miles

brake discs slightly corroded

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2012 102,018 miles

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 20 Apr 2012 102,018 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 15 Jun 2011 101,984 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 101,317 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 100,802 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 100,005 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 98,249 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 94,750 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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H916 XUA is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 85,052 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 H916 XUA, 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 35 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 H916 XUA registered?

H916 XUA is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 March 1991.

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