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H91 VYB

1991 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

66,565 mi
Last recorded66,565 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl85,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH91 VYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 66,565 miles

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

Exhaust system outer sill corroded

Front Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 66,336 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2024 65,757 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 65,473 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2022 65,294 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2021 65,109 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2020 64,761 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes and unions are covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system is corroded.

Pass 25 Jan 2019 63,627 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 62,680 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 61,941 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 61,609 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 61,958 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 60,637 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 59,559 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 27 Feb 2013 58,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2013 58,678 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2012 53,721 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 53,122 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 50,262 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 48,815 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 47,623 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 44,427 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 42,673 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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H91 VYB is a 1991 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 91.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VYB, 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 H91 VYB registered?

H91 VYB is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H91 VYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for H91 VYB shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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