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777 DOO

1989 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

74,077 mi
Last recorded74,077 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl79,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration777 DOO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 74,077 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 72,144 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 70,045 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 70,045 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 68,260 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 66,643 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 66,195 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 66,195 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 62,024 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 59,800 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 57,202 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 54,700 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Jun 2016 54,700 miles

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jun 2015 52,603 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 51,171 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 49,546 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 49,546 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 47,628 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 45,629 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 45,629 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)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 42,908 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 40,555 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 38,973 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 36,781 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 34,785 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 31,745 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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777 DOO is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red 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 777 DOO, 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 777 DOO registered?

777 DOO is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 June 1989.

Is 777 DOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 777 DOO shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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