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A3 HNR

1990 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

53,721 mi
Last recorded53,721 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl88,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 HNR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 53,721 miles

Rear sub-frame and suspension arms heavily coated in wax oyl

Underbody of vehicle coated in wax oyl including brake pipes

Pass 13 Aug 2025 53,635 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 53,401 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 53,207 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 52,664 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 52,664 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Head light washer directed to hit pedestrians

Pass 12 Aug 2021 51,450 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 51,230 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion lower casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion lower casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 47,722 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 46,852 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 45,902 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 44,379 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 43,207 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 41,755 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 40,190 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 37,167 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 33,816 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 29,400 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 27,697 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 23,885 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 23,709 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 22,434 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 21,502 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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A3 HNR is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 A3 HNR, 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.

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What year was A3 HNR registered?

A3 HNR is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is A3 HNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 HNR shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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