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BNZ 995

1989 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

64,322 mi
Last recorded64,322 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl79,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 995
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 64,322 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 64,045 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 63,667 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 63,444 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 63,036 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 62,330 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 62,272 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 62,059 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 61,892 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 61,803 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 60,668 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 59,515 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 56,996 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 55,890 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2010 54,500 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 54,500 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2009 52,706 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 May 2008 51,373 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2007 49,630 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 49,630 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 May 2006 47,608 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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BNZ 995 is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 BNZ 995, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BNZ 995 registered?

BNZ 995 is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 October 1989.

Is BNZ 995 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNZ 995 shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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