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1 MES

1990 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

63,661 mi
Last recorded63,661 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl88,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 MES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 63,661 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 62,628 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 61,159 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 60,573 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 59,568 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 59,034 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 58,749 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2016 58,316 miles

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

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2015 57,373 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 56,707 miles

Brake pipes greased which prevents proper examination

Pass 19 Mar 2013 55,773 miles

All steel brake and power steering pipes coverd in copper grease small screw in the near side rear tyre front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Apr 2012 54,865 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 54,632 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 54,632 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 53,806 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 52,852 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 51,729 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 49,953 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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1 MES is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 1 MES, 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 1 MES registered?

1 MES is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 March 1990.

Is 1 MES safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1 MES shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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