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H91 LWL

1990 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

159,173 mi
Last recorded159,173 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2015
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl88,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH91 LWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2015 159,173 miles

brake pipes have been greased

Pass 16 Dec 2014 154,502 miles

all brake pipes have been heavily greased

Pass 17 May 2012 149,209 miles

Front strut top mounting rubbers slightly perished

Front to rear brake pipes corroded and obscured by suframe

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

Rear steel fuel pipes corroded

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 12 May 2011 143,397 miles

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

both front top strut mountings perrished

Pass 11 May 2010 136,733 miles

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

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

nsf tyre perrished

Pass 22 Apr 2009 131,155 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2009 131,154 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 129,174 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 129,174 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

parking brake release handle broken

Pass 19 Jul 2005 128,278 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2005 128,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside front tyre is out of shape and wearing uneven

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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H91 LWL is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 H91 LWL, 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 H91 LWL registered?

H91 LWL is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H91 LWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for H91 LWL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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