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ALZ 7222

1990 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

138,633 mi
Last recorded138,633 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl88,757 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALZ 7222
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 138,633 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 138,034 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 138,034 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2024 136,576 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 136,191 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

all brake pipes coated not allowing a full inspection

exhaust centre rubber mount deteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2012 135,019 miles

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2012 134,914 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 133,861 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 131,990 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 126,493 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 126,470 miles

Offside Front Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 124,003 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 120,065 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2005 112,235 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 112,235 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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ALZ 7222 is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ALZ 7222, 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 ALZ 7222 registered?

ALZ 7222 is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 April 1990.

Is ALZ 7222 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALZ 7222 shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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