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BWL 90

1989 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

76,649 mi
Last recorded76,649 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl79,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWL 90
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 76,649 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 75,809 miles

light misting of oil around steering damper

Pass 17 Jan 2024 75,229 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower automatic transmission pipe has slight seepage

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated both flexible couplings (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 75,229 miles

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

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

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower automatic transmission pipe has slight seepage

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated both flexible couplings (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 74,920 miles

Central Front Lower steering damper has a light misting of oil

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 74,920 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Lower steering damper has a light misting of oil

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 74,482 miles

Brake Servo Has Some Corrosion

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

Front Number Plate Minor Damage

Offside Outer Sill (Under Door Shut) Some Corrosion

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

Some Underside Corrosion

Steering Damper Has A Slight Fluid Leak

Steering Idler Arm Has Slight Play

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 73,929 miles

steering damper leaking

Fail 17 Jul 2020 73,929 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

steering damper leaking

Pass 3 Jun 2019 73,296 miles

Brake Servo Minor Corrosion

Gearbox Oil Cooler Pipe Corroded

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Floor Minor Corrosion

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Steering Damper Fluid Leak

Pass 22 May 2018 73,104 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wiper blades showing age deterioration. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2016 73,072 miles

auto gearbox oil cooling pipe corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2016 73,072 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

auto gearbox oil cooling pipe corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2015 72,182 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 71,200 miles

Both rear tyres nearing end of their life due to age deterioration on inner and outer side walls

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Gearbox output shaft rubber coupling to propshaft had bad deterioration/wear. recommend replacing.

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 May 2013 70,798 miles

noted o/s/rear tyre outer sidewall perishing

Pass 12 May 2012 70,011 miles

the front off-side chassis is begining to corrode adjacent to the roll-bar fixing.

Pass 19 Oct 2010 69,109 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 May 2009 66,821 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 66,821 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 66,176 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 66,141 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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BWL 90 is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BWL 90, 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 BWL 90 registered?

BWL 90 is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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