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F111 MUP

1989 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,641 mi
Last recorded116,641 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl79,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF111 MUP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 116,641 miles

Nearside Front slight surface corrosion

Offside Rear signs of corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2024 116,564 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres are perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 116,381 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 116,342 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 116,318 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 116,253 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 115,981 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 115,966 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber missing (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported both rear rubber crack (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 114,720 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 114,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 114,697 miles

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

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

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 7 Feb 2015 114,393 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2014 114,348 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 113,985 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 113,985 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Surface corrosion to vehicle body and structure

Pass 17 Apr 2012 113,665 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside front foglight inoperative

Suface corrosion/repair to offside front tow eye

Pass 21 Apr 2011 113,403 miles

Advanced corrosion on o/s rear suspension coil spring mounting area

Fail 20 Apr 2011 113,400 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Advanced corrosion on o/s rear suspension coil spring mounting area

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 112,248 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 108,090 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 108,081 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 105,416 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front tyre outer wall slight cracking

Pass 23 Jun 2006 105,210 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Jun 2006 105,210 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front metal brake pipe slight corrosion

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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F111 MUP is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F111 MUP, 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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F111 MUP is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 April 1989.

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