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B3 WBB

1990 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests39 (31 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate79.5%

Mileage

127,143 mi
Last recorded127,143 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl88,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 WBB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

31 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 127,143 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2025 127,142 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 123,256 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 126,970 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 121,603 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 126,931 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 118,130 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 127,521 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 116,693 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 116,692 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 126,930 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 113,219 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 113,219 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 126,880 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 126,880 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 109,106 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 126,880 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 126,880 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 May 2018 126,880 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2018 103,115 miles

Engine warning lamp on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 May 2017 126,880 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 May 2017 126,880 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 87,791 miles

engine management light on

full under vehicle cover fitted obscuring components

Pass 17 Mar 2016 126,880 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under tray fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2015 74,958 miles

wipers smearing

Fail 18 Dec 2015 74,958 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

wipers smearing

Pass 10 Mar 2015 126,834 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 63,920 miles

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

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

wipers worn

Pass 2 Dec 2013 50,108 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 126,793 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 128,996 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 125,757 miles

Engine oil level low

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Sep 2010 125,757 miles

Engine oil level low

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 125,663 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 124,410 miles

brake hose ferrules corroding.

rear brake pipes corroding.

Fail 24 Aug 2009 124,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

brake hose ferrules corroding.

rear brake pipes corroding.

Pass 14 Jan 2008 123,686 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 112,887 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 102,582 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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B3 WBB is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.5%.

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 B3 WBB, 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 B3 WBB registered?

B3 WBB is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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