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WIL 6909

1990 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,076 mi
Last recorded89,076 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl88,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWIL 6909
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 89,076 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2025 88,757 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 87,879 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 87,265 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 86,672 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 86,171 miles

Front bonnet catch / cable

Pass 21 Sep 2020 85,664 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 85,664 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 84,746 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Lower sign's of corrosion all over the under side of vehicle but not able to fully inspect due to underseal covering

Pass 14 Sep 2018 83,501 miles

Both front fog lights not working.

Both rear tyres 11 years old.

Corrosion on brake pipes above rear subframe.

Cracking on both rear tyres.

Undertrays fitted.

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 83,501 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Both front fog lights not working.

Both rear tyres 11 years old.

Corrosion on brake pipes above rear subframe.

Cracking on both rear tyres.

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

Undertrays fitted.

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 79,814 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 78,896 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 78,870 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 78,663 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 78,501 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 78,108 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 78,106 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 78,035 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 78,020 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 55,933 miles

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

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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WIL 6909 is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WIL 6909, 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 WIL 6909 registered?

WIL 6909 is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 August 1990.

Is WIL 6909 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WIL 6909 shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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