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3 GOU

1991 Mercedes-benz Sl

Cream Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

69,352 mi
Last recorded69,352 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl85,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 GOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1991
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 69,352 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 68,795 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 68,717 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked 255/40x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front fog lamps not working

mid exhaust box skin deteriorated

Fail 9 Aug 2021 68,713 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked 255/40x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside bonnet catch not closing

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s/f and n/s/f lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both front fog lamps not working

fuel cap seal perished

mid exhaust box skin deteriorated

Pass 8 May 2019 68,260 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 7 May 2019 68,260 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 11 May 2016 68,012 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 67,861 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 67,221 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 66,930 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 66,403 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 65,792 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 65,725 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 65,293 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 64,800 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 GOU is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl in Cream with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 GOU, 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 3 GOU registered?

3 GOU is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 August 1991.

Is 3 GOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3 GOU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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