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G912 FRE

1990 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

118,546 mi
Last recorded118,546 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl88,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG912 FRE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 118,546 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 117,933 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 117,166 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 116,232 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 115,490 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 114,443 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 9 Jul 2020 113,835 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 111,655 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 110,770 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 109,033 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 106,547 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 103,480 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 100,776 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsr tyre wearing on edges

Pass 30 Apr 2013 97,901 miles

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

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

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

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2012 94,955 miles

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

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

nsf tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 14 Apr 2012 94,955 miles

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

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

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

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

nsf tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2011 91,006 miles

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

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

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

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

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

all front suspension bushes are slightly perished

all rear suspension bushes are slightly perished

slight corrosion to underbody

Pass 21 Apr 2010 87,702 miles

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

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 28 Apr 2009 82,972 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2008 82,902 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 82,865 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 82,830 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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G912 FRE is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 G912 FRE, 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 G912 FRE?

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What year was G912 FRE registered?

G912 FRE is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G912 FRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for G912 FRE shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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