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YSV 742

1990 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

60,452 mi
Last recorded60,452 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl88,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYSV 742
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 60,452 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 59,486 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 58,900 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 57,617 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 55,712 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 55,619 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 53,545 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all 4 tyres starting to perish

all brake discs rusty

front suspension pipes slightly corroded

fuel pipes rusty

rear suspension pipes excessively corroded

suspension light on dashboard

Fail 3 Jul 2014 53,545 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all 4 tyres starting to perish

all brake discs rusty

front suspension pipes slightly corroded

fuel pipes rusty

rear suspension pipes excessively corroded

suspension light on dashboard

Pass 26 Jun 2013 52,478 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

all 4 tyres perished on outer sidewalls

both front brake discs rusty

Pass 6 Jul 2012 51,421 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 48,056 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 46,992 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 45,117 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 43,309 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 39,770 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 38,381 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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YSV 742 is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YSV 742, 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 YSV 742 registered?

YSV 742 is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is YSV 742 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YSV 742 shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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