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H955 YJV

1990 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

62,703 mi
Last recorded62,703 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl88,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH955 YJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 62,703 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 62,701 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 62,388 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 61,778 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 61,222 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 59,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 57,804 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 55,334 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 53,289 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 53,177 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 53,156 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 53,080 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 52,939 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 52,921 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 52,722 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 52,686 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside rear tyre has a cut on tread, not exposing cords.

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2009 52,610 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 52,465 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 52,123 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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H955 YJV is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 H955 YJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H955 YJV registered?

H955 YJV is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 October 1990.

Is H955 YJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for H955 YJV shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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