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5291 KO

1989 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

37,285 mi
Last recorded37,285 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl79,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5291 KO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 37,285 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 37,178 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 37,046 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 37,026 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 37,005 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 36,981 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 36,415 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 36,399 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 36,372 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 36,270 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 36,189 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 36,166 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 35,942 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 35,874 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 35,697 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 34,420 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 34,247 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 33,969 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 33,613 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 32,680 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 30,993 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 30,323 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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5291 KO is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 5291 KO, 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 5291 KO registered?

5291 KO is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 January 1989.

Is 5291 KO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5291 KO shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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