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H976 PPU

1990 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,553 mi
Last recorded62,553 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl88,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH976 PPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 62,553 miles

Damage to windscreen

Steering box damp

Fail 19 Sep 2018 62,552 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

All tyres are perished

Damage to windscreen

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box damp

Pass 28 Mar 2017 62,398 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

steering box damp

Pass 29 May 2015 62,012 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 61,349 miles

drivers seat wont move back or forward

Pass 5 Nov 2010 61,225 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 61,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

BOTH REAR TYRES-OUTER SIDEWALLS PERISHED AND CRACKED.

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 60,958 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 60,724 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 60,542 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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H976 PPU is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H976 PPU, 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 H976 PPU registered?

H976 PPU is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H976 PPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H976 PPU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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