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1 DRT

1989 Mercedes-benz Sl

Beige Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

73,680 mi
Last recorded73,680 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl79,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 DRT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 73,680 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 73,650 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 73,541 miles

Rubber damper/donut on prop shaft worn.

Pass 26 Apr 2023 73,487 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 73,446 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 73,399 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 73,396 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 73,292 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 73,249 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 73,212 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 73,144 miles

slight free play in steering box

Pass 20 Oct 2014 72,986 miles

slight wear and movment in all steering box joints and bushes

Pass 11 Oct 2013 72,842 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 72,752 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 72,659 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 72,583 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2010 72,579 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 72,495 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 72,314 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 72,126 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 72,125 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 71,830 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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1 DRT is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in Beige with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 1 DRT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 1 DRT?

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What year was 1 DRT registered?

1 DRT is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 January 1989.

Is 1 DRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1 DRT shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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