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H919 NRU

1991 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

90,658 mi
Last recorded90,658 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl85,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH919 NRU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 90,658 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust corroding

Pass 4 Jun 2019 89,195 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 89,178 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 87,469 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 87,469 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2016 87,091 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 86,732 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 86,191 miles

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

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

slight play in steering idler

Fail 11 Jun 2012 86,181 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

steering idler has slight play in it

Pass 26 May 2011 86,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight wear n/s steering idler

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 24 May 2011 86,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight wear n/s steering idler

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 25 May 2010 86,150 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 86,150 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 86,150 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 80,589 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 70,337 miles

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

slight sidewall damage to n/s rear tyre

Pass 22 May 2006 70,337 miles

slight sidewall damage to n/s rear tyre

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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H919 NRU is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 H919 NRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H919 NRU registered?

H919 NRU is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 March 1991.

Is H919 NRU safe to buy?

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