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731 BRK

1989 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

132,828 mi
Last recorded132,828 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl79,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration731 BRK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 132,828 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside lower (outer sill)

Fail 24 Oct 2025 132,823 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer/inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 132,382 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer chassis sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer chassis sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 131,158 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

idler arm has slight play

Pass 20 Oct 2022 131,037 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 131,037 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 129,786 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 128,495 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 128,081 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 127,171 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 125,914 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 122,720 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

parking brake has just met the minimum requirement

Pass 30 Oct 2015 102,906 miles

parking brake performance just met the minimum requirment

Pass 22 Oct 2014 117,555 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 117,522 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 114,644 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 112,338 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 112,338 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 109,395 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 107,566 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 105,227 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 102,759 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 99,928 miles

both front tyres outer edges low

Pass 30 Sep 2006 98,296 miles

nearside front tyre worn outside edge needs tracking

Fail 30 Sep 2006 98,296 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre worn outside edge needs tracking

Pass 5 Sep 2005 97,336 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

corrosion forming on jacking points and o/s/r sill to floor area.

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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731 BRK is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 731 BRK, 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 731 BRK registered?

731 BRK is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 April 1989.

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