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F26 DOK

1989 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

89,681 mi
Last recorded89,681 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl79,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF26 DOK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 89,681 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front slight movement nearside pitman arm

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 89,662 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front slight movement nearside pitman arm

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 89,092 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 89,058 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe to offside rear as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail front prop shaft joint badly worn (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 88,604 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight exhaust blow from centre exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to offside rear flexi pipe corroding as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 88,512 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight exhaust blow middle box exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside front outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 87,885 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside front outer sill , offside front outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 87,448 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 87,231 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 87,220 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has an unsafe modification weld not permited (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 85,946 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing coroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 85,936 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing coroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 85,187 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion front of sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 83,327 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 82,207 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 80,832 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 80,030 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 78,434 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 76,718 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 74,951 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 73,503 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 72,036 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 70,156 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 68,198 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 66,202 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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F26 DOK is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 F26 DOK, 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 F26 DOK registered?

F26 DOK is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 June 1989.

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