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F347 NMX

1989 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,928 mi
Last recorded90,928 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl79,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF347 NMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 90,928 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 90,544 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 89,484 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 89,065 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 87,802 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 86,853 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 86,419 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 86,114 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 85,512 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 85,031 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 85,029 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 83,573 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 83,549 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 80,970 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 78,212 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 75,862 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 75,820 miles

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 73,303 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 70,663 miles

slight leak from power steering box

steering damper slight amount of oil leaking

Pass 14 Apr 2009 68,127 miles

n/s headlamp aim a little high

Pass 27 Mar 2008 65,523 miles

Nearside Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

slight fluid leak from power steering box

Pass 16 Mar 2007 63,580 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 61,502 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 61,479 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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F347 NMX is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F347 NMX, 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 F347 NMX?

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What year was F347 NMX registered?

F347 NMX is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 April 1989.

Is F347 NMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F347 NMX shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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