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EDP 1

1989 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

98,659 mi
Last recorded98,659 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl79,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDP 1
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 98,659 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 98,380 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 97,982 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 97,981 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 22 May 2023 97,788 miles

Central Slight oil leak in gearbox area

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 97,604 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 97,603 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 97,045 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 97,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 95,942 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 93,539 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 93,537 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2017 91,272 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 90,361 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 90,360 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings chalked (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 89,725 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 89,725 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 88,607 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 88,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 88,502 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

offside front brakepipe rubbing on wheel on lock

Pass 20 Jul 2012 86,932 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)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 86,880 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

offside front tyre and rear tyres perishing /205/65/15 cracks in sidewalls

Pass 22 Jun 2011 86,346 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 84,592 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 83,821 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 83,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 83,675 miles

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Jun 2007 83,409 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 83,055 miles

sills rusty

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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EDP 1 is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 EDP 1, 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 EDP 1 registered?

EDP 1 is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is EDP 1 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EDP 1 shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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