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OIL 3044

1991 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

89,140 mi
Last recorded89,140 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl85,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIL 3044
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 89,140 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 89,140 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 89,140 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 May 2024 89,140 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 89,087 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 88,797 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 88,699 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 88,333 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 88,333 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 87,827 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 87,588 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 87,305 miles

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 31 Mar 2016 87,178 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 86,945 miles

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 10 Apr 2014 86,835 miles

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 10 Apr 2014 86,835 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 86,641 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 86,538 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 86,538 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 86,409 miles

Front wiper blade deteriorating.

Fuel cap seal deteriorating.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 86,409 miles

Front wiper blade deteriorating.

Fuel cap seal deteriorating.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 86,261 miles

Front wiper blade deteriorating.

N/s/r tyre pressure looks low.

Pass 4 Nov 2008 85,963 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 85,108 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 84,535 miles

front propshaft coupling badly worn

Pass 18 Nov 2005 83,823 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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OIL 3044 is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 OIL 3044, 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 OIL 3044 registered?

OIL 3044 is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is OIL 3044 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OIL 3044 shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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