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H974 PUK

1991 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

128,718 mi
Last recorded128,718 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl85,052 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH974 PUK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 128,718 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 127,988 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

whole exhaust deteriorating

Fail 2 Jun 2021 127,983 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

whole exhaust deteriorating

Pass 3 Apr 2019 125,736 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 125,731 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 123,455 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

covers on sills

exhaust outer skin corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2017 121,732 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 120,215 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 116,612 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 111,609 miles

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 25 Mar 2013 108,004 miles

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

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

nearside front flasher lens missing

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 9 Mar 2012 105,470 miles

covers on sills

under body sills chassis v arious stages corrosion

Pass 17 Mar 2011 103,947 miles

both drag link gaiters split

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 5 Nov 2009 103,868 miles

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

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

outer sills plastic covered

Fail 5 Nov 2009 103,868 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

outer sills plastic covered

Fail 1 Sep 2008 102,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 1 Sep 2008 102,880 miles

outer sills plastic covered

Fail 26 Jun 2008 102,852 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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H974 PUK is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 H974 PUK, 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 H974 PUK registered?

H974 PUK is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 January 1991.

Is H974 PUK safe to buy?

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