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F17 DAF

1990 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

20,044 mi
Last recorded20,044 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl88,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF17 DAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 20,044 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 20,011 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 19,922 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 19,864 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 19,830 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 19,773 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 19,755 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 19,636 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 19,614 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 19,566 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 19,366 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 19,146 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 18,954 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 18,678 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 18,662 miles

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 18,308 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 18,294 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 18,129 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 17,725 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 17,072 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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F17 DAF is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 88,757 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 F17 DAF, 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 36 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 F17 DAF registered?

F17 DAF is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is F17 DAF safe to buy?

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