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SUD 111R

1991 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,617 mi
Last recorded126,617 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl85,052 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUD 111R
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 126,617 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 126,472 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 125,188 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 123,589 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 123,588 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 121,823 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2021 121,822 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 121,229 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 120,120 miles

Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 118,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 117,989 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 117,989 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 116,739 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 116,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 116,060 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 114,120 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 111,433 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust box outter slighty corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2013 111,433 miles

Exhaust box outter slighty corroded

Pass 10 May 2012 107,394 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 107,312 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 107,312 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 107,312 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 107,310 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 106,625 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 106,327 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 105,986 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 105,985 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2006 105,614 miles

rear brake pipe across back axle slight corrosion

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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SUD 111R is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SUD 111R, 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 SUD 111R registered?

SUD 111R is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 April 1991.

Is SUD 111R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SUD 111R shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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