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REL 14X

1991 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

42,010 mi
Last recorded42,010 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl85,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREL 14X
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 42,010 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 41,873 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 41,516 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 41,182 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 40,859 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 35,027 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 34,816 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 34,813 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 34,766 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 34,761 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 34,488 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 34,405 miles

slight oil leak from rear differential

Pass 18 Mar 2014 34,267 miles

slight leak of oil from rear differential

Pass 18 Mar 2013 34,027 miles

rear differential has a slight leak of oil

Pass 14 Mar 2012 33,884 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 33,056 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 32,256 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 31,943 miles

advise front tyre worn

Pass 10 Mar 2008 30,673 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 30,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 28,770 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 28,136 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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REL 14X is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 REL 14X, 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 REL 14X registered?

REL 14X is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 September 1991.

Is REL 14X safe to buy?

The MOT history for REL 14X 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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