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A3 GSG

1991 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,178 mi
Last recorded72,178 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl85,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 GSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 72,178 miles

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

general under body corrosion

Fail 15 Oct 2025 72,178 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

general under body corrosion

Pass 18 Nov 2017 72,117 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 72,060 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 72,010 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 72,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fail 12 Feb 2011 71,981 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 69,307 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 68,219 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 68,219 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2007
Pass 16 Dec 2005

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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A3 GSG is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 A3 GSG, 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 A3 GSG registered?

A3 GSG is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 January 1991.

Is A3 GSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 GSG shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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