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3 GEE

1990 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

24,846 mi
Last recorded24,846 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl88,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 GEE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 24,846 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 24,793 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 24,653 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 24,476 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 24,410 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 24,295 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 24,211 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 24,079 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 23,914 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 23,724 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 23,502 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 23,192 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 22,362 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 21,832 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 21,495 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 20,798 miles

asr lamp lit

o/s/r tyre appears to have been run flat

Pass 29 May 2009 20,090 miles

ASR light is on

Pass 7 Jul 2008 19,910 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 18,450 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2007 18,450 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 6 May 2006 18,233 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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3 GEE is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 3 GEE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 3 GEE?

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What year was 3 GEE registered?

3 GEE is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 June 1990.

Is 3 GEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3 GEE shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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