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H950 XUL

1990 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

134,047 mi
Last recorded134,047 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl88,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH950 XUL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 134,047 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 128,421 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 122,880 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main centre pipes heavily greased on rear sections (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

rear section of exhaust in poor condition (corroded)

Pass 7 Mar 2023 117,338 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 111,637 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 110,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front slight play in steering idler

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 110,314 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect very very slight (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside slight play in steering idler

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 109,421 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o/s/r hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 May 2017 108,387 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 107,172 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 105,795 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 103,833 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 102,379 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2012 102,378 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 101,312 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 94,770 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 94,770 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 93,129 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 92,267 miles

very slight lift in front suspension lower balljoints

Pass 7 Apr 2007 90,089 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 87,368 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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H950 XUL is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 H950 XUL, 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 H950 XUL registered?

H950 XUL is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 October 1990.

Is H950 XUL safe to buy?

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