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H949 NEY

1990 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

112,138 mi
Last recorded112,138 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl88,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH949 NEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 112,138 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible steel pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Impact damage (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 112,123 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible steel pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Impact damage (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 109,241 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 109,241 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2015 107,702 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 May 2015 107,702 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 104,962 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 104,079 miles

n/s front tyre worn

Pass 22 Jun 2011 103,754 miles

n/s front tyre worn

Pass 10 Jun 2010 102,933 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 9 May 2009 101,926 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 99,201 miles

front no plate

hole in exhaust

o/s front strut bush split

play in o/s of steering

slight miss-fire

Pass 28 Apr 2007 98,267 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 97,095 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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H949 NEY is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 H949 NEY, 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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H949 NEY is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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