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NIL 7120

1991 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,492 mi
Last recorded113,492 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl85,052 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIL 7120
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 113,492 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2026 113,492 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

horn button ?

o/s rear seat belt rough operation

Pass 20 Dec 2024 113,355 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

boot lid catch sticking

seat belt warning light on

Pass 12 Jun 2023 113,331 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 4 Jun 2021 113,158 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2021 113,155 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 112,491 miles

rear seat belts tucked behind seats

Pass 22 Oct 2018 112,378 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2018 112,378 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 112,059 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 111,678 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 111,678 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 111,323 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 111,321 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 110,228 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 109,408 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 105,594 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 102,425 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 102,145 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 101,310 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 101,310 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 97,402 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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NIL 7120 is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 NIL 7120, 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 NIL 7120 registered?

NIL 7120 is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1991.

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