1991 Mercedes SL 3.0L Petrol · 6 FO
1991 Mercedes SL (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1991. Recorded mileage 24,529 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SL
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/10/2014
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 24,529 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1991
- Engine
- 2960cc
6 FO Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2013
- 24,529 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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6 FO Mileage History
- 01/08/200624,127 mi
- 27/07/200724,284 mi+157 mi
- 24/07/200824,341 mi+57 mi
- 28/07/200924,392 mi+51 mi
- 28/07/200924,392 mi
- 20/08/201024,454 mi+62 mi
- 17/08/201124,479 mi+25 mi
- 16/08/201224,505 mi+26 mi
- 15/10/201224,505 mi
- 15/10/201324,529 mi+24 mi
Average of roughly 56 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
6 FO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Mercedes Sl (6 FO) between August 2006 and October 2013.
The record contains 8 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 October 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)”; “Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)”; “Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)”.