1991 Mercedes SL 3.0L Petrol · OIL 3044

The vehicle remains in a roadworthy condition with a stable maintenance trend despite a minor mechanical regression. The most recent test on May 6, 2026 at 89,140 miles resulted in a pass but identified an oil leak under item 8.4.1 (a) (i). This follows a brief failure in May 2025 due to non-functional stop lamps, which was rectified immediately. The data indicates the owner is responsive to safety-critical failures and maintains consistent testing intervals. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 2,547 miles per year over its thirty-five-year life. Between the 2023 test at 89,087 miles and the 2026 test at 89,140 miles, the car covered only 53 miles. This suggests the vehicle is stored for long periods or used very sparingly, which often leads to the degradation of rubber components, perished seals, and fluid breakdown that is not reflected in the odometer reading. A buyer must specifically inspect the source of the oil leak noted in the 2026 record to determine if it is a simple gasket seal or a more significant engine pressure issue. Given the low usage, a physical inspection should focus on seized brake calipers, perished brake hoses, and cracked suspension bushes which frequently fail when vehicles sit stationary. The structural integrity of the chassis and floor pans is also vital, as the MOT record does not account for the corrosion common in this era of Mercedes-Benz models.