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FXI 146

1990 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

114,363 mi
Last recorded114,363 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl88,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFXI 146
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 114,363 miles

steering box damp

Pass 18 Jul 2025 112,811 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front (5.2.3 (e))

power steering box damp

Pass 16 Jul 2024 110,958 miles

nearside front wing corroding

power steering box damp

rear wheel arches corroding

Pass 20 Jul 2023 109,371 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 107,226 miles

both side front strut top mounting bushes splitting

steering box damp

Fail 26 Jul 2022 107,226 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both side front strut top mounting bushes splitting

steering box damp

Pass 27 Jul 2021 104,977 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side rear (5.2.3 (e))

power steering box damp

Pass 29 Jul 2019 102,467 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side rear (5.2.3 (e))

power steering box damp

Fail 24 Jul 2019 102,467 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both side front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 97,974 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both side front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2017 97,973 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both side front outer (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both side front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 94,877 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Jul 2016 94,877 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Jul 2015 91,218 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 88,696 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 85,330 miles

front bumper damage

nearside front tyre outer sidewall slight damage

Fail 30 Jul 2013 85,330 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

front bumper damage

nearside front tyre outer sidewall slight damage

Pass 25 Jul 2012 82,392 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 82,392 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 79,678 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

foot brake pedal slightly spoongy.

rear tyres on legal limit.

Pass 29 Jul 2010 78,558 miles

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

foot brake pedal slightly spongy

front bumper damage

rear view mirror insecure

Pass 30 Jul 2009 75,721 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 72,865 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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FXI 146 is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 FXI 146, 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 FXI 146 registered?

FXI 146 is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 March 1990.

Is FXI 146 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FXI 146 shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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