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MSV 869

1991 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

107,820 mi
Last recorded107,820 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl85,052 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSV 869
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 107,820 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 107,235 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 106,656 miles

has sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2023 106,656 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

has sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2022 105,917 miles

has sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2022 105,917 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

has sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2021 105,446 miles

parking brake foot lever has very little reserve travel

Pass 24 Sep 2020 104,919 miles

parking brake (foot lever) has very little reserve travel

Fail 24 Sep 2020 104,919 miles

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

parking brake (foot lever) has very little reserve travel

Pass 26 Sep 2019 104,352 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 103,717 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 102,549 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 101,678 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to hose (unable to see entire pipe) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to hose ( unable to see entire pipe) (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 100,569 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides ---- into hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 99,433 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)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 99,267 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 98,871 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 97,564 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 97,295 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 96,561 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 94,686 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 93,137 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 91,452 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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MSV 869 is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 85,052 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 MSV 869, 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 35 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 MSV 869 registered?

MSV 869 is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 October 1991.

Is MSV 869 safe to buy?

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