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B2 AMA

1989 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

71,304 mi
Last recorded71,304 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl79,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 AMA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 71,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 71,045 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective broken rubber hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 70,850 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 70,843 miles

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded From pump to filter

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from caliper to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from caliper to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 70,745 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 70,601 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

o/s/f sill corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2020 70,224 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 70,223 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 May 2019 68,105 miles

slight play steering box

Pass 31 May 2018 67,882 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 67,238 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 67,238 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 May 2016 64,606 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 64,606 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2015 64,324 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 May 2014 63,403 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 63,004 miles

Bonnet secondary catch not holding bonnet.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 May 2013 62,998 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Bonnet secondary catch not holding bonnet.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 May 2012 62,046 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 61,739 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 61,372 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 61,369 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 61,032 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 61,032 miles

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

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

all tyres front and rear have perished sidewalls

Pass 1 May 2007 60,849 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 60,849 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 60,316 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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B2 AMA is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 B2 AMA, 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 B2 AMA registered?

B2 AMA is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 January 1989.

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