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SFZ 252

1990 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

73,129 mi
Last recorded73,129 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl88,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFZ 252
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 73,129 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 72,805 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 72,285 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 71,949 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 71,307 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 69,457 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 68,151 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 67,998 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 67,733 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 67,062 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 66,398 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 65,137 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Fail 6 Jul 2012 65,137 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 64,391 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 63,256 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 61,689 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front or rear brakes not visable

Pass 23 Feb 2008 51,744 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 41,920 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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SFZ 252 is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 SFZ 252, 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

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What year was SFZ 252 registered?

SFZ 252 is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is SFZ 252 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SFZ 252 shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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