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OIB 881

1991 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,240 mi
Last recorded112,240 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2012
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl85,052 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIB 881
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2012 112,240 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 112,240 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 110,976 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 110,974 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 110,038 miles

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

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

outer casing on middle silencer corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2009 109,111 miles

10 sp[ots of corrosion see block plan

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

inbalance on brakes

rear exhaust

Fail 15 Jul 2009 109,111 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

10 sp[ots of corrosion see block plan

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 109,110 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 106,083 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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OIB 881 is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OIB 881, 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 OIB 881 registered?

OIB 881 is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is OIB 881 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OIB 881 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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