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302 MP

1989 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

85,024 mi
Last recorded85,024 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl79,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration302 MP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 85,024 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 84,805 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 84,784 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 84,784 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt installation has a sharp edge which could or is likely to cut or abrade the webbing. (10.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2015 84,473 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 83,776 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

hand brake effort could be better

underside of car undersealed

Pass 10 Jun 2013 83,731 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 83,719 miles

advise fuel pipes corroded

advise rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 18 May 2010 83,198 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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302 MP is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 302 MP, 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 302 MP registered?

302 MP is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is 302 MP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 302 MP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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