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SUI 1566

1991 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

89,467 mi
Last recorded89,467 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl85,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUI 1566
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1991
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 89,467 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 89,419 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 89,419 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 89,335 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 89,280 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 89,168 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 88,986 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 88,984 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 88,883 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 88,729 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall slightly perishing

Pass 8 Aug 2017 88,454 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front tyre worn on the edges

Fail 2 Aug 2017 88,454 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front tyre worn on the edges

Oil leak engine and gearbox

Pass 29 Feb 2016 85,310 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 85,430 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2014 85,405 miles

Centre Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2012 85,369 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 84,416 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 82,412 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Dec 2008 80,451 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 80,451 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

steering box has slight fluid leak

Pass 6 Dec 2007 78,018 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 74,767 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 72,181 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

sign s of oil or fluid seepage on lower n/s sill unknown source

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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SUI 1566 is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SUI 1566, 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 SUI 1566 registered?

SUI 1566 is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is SUI 1566 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SUI 1566 shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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