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B19 OSL

1990 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,210 mi
Last recorded71,210 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl88,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 OSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 71,210 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 70,987 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 70,416 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 70,206 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 70,192 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 70,093 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 70,093 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 70,081 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 69,998 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 69,984 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 69,950 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit has nail in (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 69,912 miles

oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2015 69,866 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 69,760 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

rear tyres getting low

Fail 12 Jul 2013 69,686 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

petrol cap sealing washer starting to perrish

slight play in steering system

Pass 12 Jul 2013 69,686 miles

petrol cap sealing washer starting to perrish

slight play in steering system

Pass 17 May 2012 69,658 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2011 69,563 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2010 69,503 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2009 69,287 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 69,273 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 69,116 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 68,736 miles
Pass 12 May 2005 68,665 miles

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

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

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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B19 OSL is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 B19 OSL, 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 B19 OSL registered?

B19 OSL is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 April 1990.

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