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SLZ 4767

1991 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

74,063 mi
Last recorded74,063 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl85,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLZ 4767
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,970cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 74,063 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 74,063 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 73,859 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 72,804 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 72,804 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 75,662 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 70,637 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 69,966 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 69,546 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 68,776 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 68,055 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 66,129 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 May 2017 65,007 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2017 65,007 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2016 62,383 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 62,047 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 61,006 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 59,796 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 59,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 56,898 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 56,036 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 55,338 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 54,992 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 53,797 miles

fog light switch faulty

play in o/s steering idler arm

Pass 27 Feb 2008 53,174 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 51,073 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both rear tyre tread areas perished

Fail 10 Apr 2007 51,062 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear and nearside front tyre tread areas perished

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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SLZ 4767 is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 SLZ 4767, 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 SLZ 4767 registered?

SLZ 4767 is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is SLZ 4767 safe to buy?

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