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785 RAF

1989 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

99,736 mi
Last recorded99,736 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl79,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration785 RAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 99,736 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 99,700 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 99,641 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 99,557 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 99,377 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 99,318 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 98,766 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 97,326 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 97,113 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 96,909 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 96,864 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Mechanical brake component locking device insecure rear caliper (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Mechanical brake component locking device insecure rear caliper (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' wiper arms parking in swept area (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

Front sub frame corroded

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

front chassis corroded

wipers not tested due to lack of fluid

Pass 1 Sep 2016 96,629 miles

Nearside washer jet sightly blocked

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 96,421 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

REAR SUSPENSION CORRODED

Fail 28 Aug 2015 96,370 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

REAR SUSPENSION CORRODED

Pass 18 May 2015 95,759 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 11 May 2015 75,752 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2013 95,681 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2013 95,633 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

various fuel pipes corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2011 95,598 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

O/S handbrake cable deteriorated

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2010 93,639 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 92,247 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

fuel pipes corroded

rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2009 92,244 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

fuel pipes corroded

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 12 May 2008 90,078 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 90,078 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 May 2007 87,599 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 84,968 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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785 RAF is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 785 RAF, 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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785 RAF is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 August 1989.

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