1990 Mercedes-Benz SL 5.0L Petrol · G173 FWC
1990 Mercedes-Benz SL (5.0L, petrol). First registered 24 May 1990. Recorded mileage 94,154 miles. MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,154 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G173 FWC Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2026
- 94,154 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G173 FWC 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 (G173 FWC) between June 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 September 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: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
G173 FWC Mileage History
- 28/06/202293,562 mi
- 11/09/202494,151 mi+589 mi
- 02/09/202694,154 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 142 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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