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134 PJH

1989 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

40,780 mi
Last recorded40,780 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl79,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration134 PJH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 40,780 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 40,639 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 40,253 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 39,928 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 39,226 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 39,225 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding x2 (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 39,208 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 39,114 miles

Oil leak

battery clamp missing

Pass 16 Oct 2012 38,700 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 38,554 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 38,014 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 38,014 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 37,497 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 36,755 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 May 2008 36,755 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 36,663 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 36,405 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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134 PJH is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 134 PJH, 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 134 PJH registered?

134 PJH is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 February 1989.

Is 134 PJH safe to buy?

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