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F393 DPW

1989 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

29,794 mi
Last recorded29,794 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl79,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF393 DPW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 29,794 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 29,452 miles

steering damper slight leak

Pass 18 Apr 2024 28,912 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 28,354 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 28,341 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 27,864 miles

rear exhaust coroding

Pass 6 May 2020 27,856 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 27,579 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 27,006 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box coroding

Pass 10 May 2017 26,805 miles

rear exhaust box coroding

Pass 28 Apr 2016 26,803 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 26,803 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 26,788 miles

ns/os front inner wheel arches slightly corroding

os rear boot floor corroding

os rear wheel bearing slight play

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 11 Mar 2014 26,753 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 26,667 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 26,647 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 26,620 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 26,502 miles

gear box oil cooler pipe coroding

n/s a o/s front and rear tyres side walls cracking

n/s washer jet leaking

Pass 1 May 2007 26,501 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 26,448 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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F393 DPW is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 F393 DPW, 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 F393 DPW registered?

F393 DPW is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 May 1989.

Is F393 DPW safe to buy?

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