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F143 OTT

1989 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 5549cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2023
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,390 mi
Last recorded67,390 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl79,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF143 OTT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,549cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 11 Jul 2022 67,390 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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F143 OTT is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 5,549cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F143 OTT, 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 F143 OTT registered?

F143 OTT is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is F143 OTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F143 OTT shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F143 OTT have outstanding finance?

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