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790 JI

1990 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,812 mi
Last recorded85,812 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl88,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration790 JI
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 85,812 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 85,695 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 85,694 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 85,573 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 85,260 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 85,120 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 84,673 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 84,323 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 83,400 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 79,931 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

o/s rear tyre worn on inside edge & slight cracking to side wall

Pass 16 Feb 2015 79,931 miles

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

o/s rear tyre worn on inside edge & slight cracking to side wall

Pass 21 Feb 2014 76,454 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 74,530 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 74,530 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 73,219 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 71,918 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 71,918 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 70,842 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 70,842 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2009 69,563 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 69,563 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 68,112 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 68,112 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 66,549 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 66,549 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 64,322 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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790 JI is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 790 JI, 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

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What year was 790 JI registered?

790 JI is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 March 1990.

Is 790 JI safe to buy?

The MOT history for 790 JI shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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