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162 DOC

1989 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,218 mi
Last recorded76,218 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl79,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration162 DOC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 76,218 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 75,724 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 75,464 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 75,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 75,132 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 75,131 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 74,009 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four brake hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four flexible hoses perishing but no cords visible (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

fuel tank breather hose at charcoal canister under nsf wing perished,split in two

Fail 3 Sep 2021 74,008 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle significantly weaker than nearside in operation (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four brake hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four flexible hoses perishing but no cords visible (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

fuel tank breather hose at charcoal canister under nsf wing perished,split in two

Pass 13 Oct 2020 73,515 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 73,178 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 72,489 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 72,489 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 71,347 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 70,490 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 70,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 68,734 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 68,734 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front propshaft coupling badly split.

Pass 1 Aug 2014 64,870 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)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 56,728 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front prop cupling worn

Pass 20 Mar 2012 51,265 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 50,211 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 49,132 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 47,597 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 46,721 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 46,721 miles

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 40,952 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 40,790 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 38,886 miles

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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162 DOC is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 162 DOC, 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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162 DOC is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 March 1989.

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