1990 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.0L Petrol · G741 JSF
1990 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.0L, petrol). First registered 30 May 1990. Recorded mileage 85,585 miles. MOT expired on 17 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,585 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G741 JSF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2025
- 85,585 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G741 JSF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Mercedes-Benz Sl (G741 JSF) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 October 2025 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: Suspension (17 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rose joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rose joint (5.3.4 (b) (i”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingre”.
G741 JSF Mileage History
- 19/10/202384,687 mi
- 15/10/202485,157 mi+470 mi
- 09/10/202585,584 mi+427 mi
- 15/10/202585,585 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 451 miles per year across 4 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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