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SLZ 5600

1991 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

86,021 mi
Last recorded86,021 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl85,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLZ 5600
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 86,021 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 85,963 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 85,936 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 85,911 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 85,865 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 85,786 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 85,649 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 85,406 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 85,347 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 85,191 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 84,781 miles

No plate letter spacing has been altered but is acceptable and not likely to be misread

Fail 21 Apr 2015 84,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

No plate letter spacing has been altered but is acceptable and not likely to be misread

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 May 2014 84,053 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 83,495 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 83,145 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 82,920 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 81,978 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 81,130 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 80,164 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 78,726 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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SLZ 5600 is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 5600, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SLZ 5600 registered?

SLZ 5600 is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 February 1991.

Is SLZ 5600 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SLZ 5600 shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SLZ 5600 have outstanding finance?

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