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A3 SLU

1990 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

95,801 mi
Last recorded95,801 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl88,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 95,801 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 95,643 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2018 95,639 miles

Rear flexi brake hose ferrels corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2017 95,570 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 95,486 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 95,120 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 94,984 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 94,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 94,468 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 SLU is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SLU, 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

How do I check the history of A3 SLU?

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What year was A3 SLU registered?

A3 SLU is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 October 1990.

Is A3 SLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 SLU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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