1990 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.0L Petrol · A3 BEB
1990 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.0L, petrol). First registered 23 Mar 1990. Recorded mileage 86,808 miles. MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,808 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A3 BEB Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2026
- 86,808 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A3 BEB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Mercedes-Benz Sl (A3 BEB) between February 2025 and June 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
A3 BEB Mileage History
- 20/02/202586,775 mi
- 12/06/202686,808 mi+33 mi
- 12/06/202686,808 mi
Average of roughly 25 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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