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H970 PRD

1991 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

145,418 mi
Last recorded145,418 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2014
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl85,052 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH970 PRD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2014 145,418 miles

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 4 Dec 2014 145,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 138,687 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jan 2014 138,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2012 136,406 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 135,215 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2011 131,301 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2011 131,182 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 116,147 miles

Oil leak

front discs and pads wearing thin

windscreen damage

Pass 23 Jul 2008 102,584 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 96,062 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 96,016 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 86,615 miles

oil leak

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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H970 PRD is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 H970 PRD, 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 H970 PRD registered?

H970 PRD is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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