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127 EAA

1989 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

128,144 mi
Last recorded128,144 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl79,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration127 EAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 128,144 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 127,339 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 125,995 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 124,874 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 124,874 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 6 May 2022 123,356 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 120,793 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 119,372 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 115,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 May 2019 115,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 114,059 miles

Nearside Rear Sill panel has slight corrosion

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2017 112,431 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 110,524 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 108,099 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 105,452 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 103,331 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 101,165 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 99,160 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 94,522 miles

steering box damp

Pass 24 Jun 2008 91,881 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges and close to legal limit.

center exhaust split and blowing

crack in top of windscreen

Pass 4 Jul 2007 88,395 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 88,372 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre exhaust has small blow

stone chip in sweapt area

Pass 27 Jun 2006 85,765 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brakes noisey

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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127 EAA is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 79,304 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 127 EAA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 37 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 127 EAA registered?

127 EAA is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is 127 EAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 127 EAA shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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