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3990 AW

1986 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

116,794 mi
Last recorded116,794 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl93,665 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3990 AW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 116,794 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under ABS pump (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2025 115,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under ABS pump (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 7 May 2024 114,511 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 111,616 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 111,612 miles

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 110,216 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 110,216 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 108,651 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 107,105 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 107,090 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 104,436 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 103,423 miles

Headlamp stickers fitted.

Propshaft front rubber very worn.

Fail 12 Jun 2018 103,421 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp stickers fitted.

Propshaft front rubber very worn.

Pass 14 Jul 2017 101,479 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 100,554 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 99,809 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)

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Pass 12 Aug 2014 98,531 miles

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Offside 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)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 97,478 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 Jul 2012 96,467 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 93,649 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 88,342 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 83,172 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 76,934 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 69,735 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 67,412 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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3990 AW is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 93,665 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 3990 AW, 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 40 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 3990 AW registered?

3990 AW is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 October 1986.

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The MOT history for 3990 AW shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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