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F118 JHA

1989 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

113,280 mi
Last recorded113,280 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl79,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF118 JHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 113,280 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 113,143 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 113,128 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 112,491 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 111,425 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 109,969 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 108,339 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 105,171 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 103,574 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 101,578 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 98,616 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 98,616 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 97,506 miles

Slight oil leak from engine

Slight water leak from radiator

Fail 22 Apr 2013 97,506 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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)

Slight oil leak from engine

Slight water leak from radiator

Pass 19 Apr 2012 95,385 miles

slight oil leak at diff

slight oil leak at engine

Pass 3 May 2011 90,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 May 2011 90,165 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2010 85,019 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 85,019 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2009 82,097 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 82,097 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 May 2008 78,384 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 74,437 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 70,300 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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F118 JHA is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 F118 JHA, 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

How do I check the history of F118 JHA?

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What year was F118 JHA registered?

F118 JHA is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 May 1989.

Is F118 JHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F118 JHA shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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