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F312 ONM

1989 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

80,648 mi
Last recorded80,648 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl79,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF312 ONM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 80,648 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 80,269 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 79,996 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 79,710 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 79,373 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 78,955 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 78,710 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 78,672 miles

Nearside Front floorpan to sill panel has slight corrosion.

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front floor pan to sill has slight corrosion.

Pass 1 Oct 2019 78,106 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 77,721 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 77,433 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 77,150 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 77,138 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 76,499 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 75,761 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2013 72,671 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 72,116 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 71,423 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 71,423 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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F312 ONM is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 F312 ONM, 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 F312 ONM registered?

F312 ONM is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 May 1989.

Is F312 ONM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F312 ONM shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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