CarVerify

Free Car Check

91 KAA

1986 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 2000cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,136 mi
Last recorded110,136 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl93,665 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

Registration91 KAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 110,136 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 110,109 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 110,007 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer ball joint dust cover. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front chassis rail directly under the ABS unit assembly (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 109,985 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer ball joint dust cover split. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer ball joint dust cover split. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail under ABS unit slightly corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 109,753 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 109,202 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 108,292 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 107,470 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 107,470 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged unit insecure due to excessive corrosion (3.4.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2015 105,934 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

abs pump bracket corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2015 105,934 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

abs pump bracket corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2014 103,470 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 99,586 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 96,636 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 94,496 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 92,775 miles

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 90,715 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 87,418 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 87,418 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 86,083 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 82,374 miles

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

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

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

Offside front and nearside rear tyres are showing signs of tread separation and near the legal tread depth limit.

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
Full Mercedes-benz Sl reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

91 KAA is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 91 KAA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 91 KAA?

You can check the full history of 91 KAA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was 91 KAA registered?

91 KAA is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 February 1986.

Is 91 KAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 91 KAA shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 91 KAA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on 91 KAA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.