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F425 PNC

1989 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,381 mi
Last recorded74,381 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl79,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF425 PNC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 74,381 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 73,385 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 5 May 2025 73,378 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 70,904 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 70,651 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 70,322 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 69,688 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 69,584 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 69,581 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 69,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 69,026 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2017 68,816 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside edge (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside edge (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 63,839 miles

Exhaust rubber split

Fail 5 Feb 2016 63,786 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust rubber split

Pass 2 Feb 2015 59,784 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 59,421 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

slight corrosion n/s/f wing under bonnet,rear inner sills & rear inner arches

slight play in stearing drag links

Fail 29 Jan 2014 59,421 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

slight corrosion n/s/f wing under bonnet,rear inner sills & rear inner arches

slight play in stearing drag links

Pass 28 May 2012 59,232 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

slight corrosion front chassis legs

slight corrosion o/s/& n/s outer sills

slight corrosion o/s/r floor

surface corrosion on front subframe

Fail 16 May 2012 59,219 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

centre exhaust rubbers x2 split

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front & rear inner pads not clearly visible

slight corrosion front chassis legs

slight corrosion o/s/& n/s outer sills

slight corrosion o/s/r floor

surface corrosion on front subframe

Pass 30 Jul 2009 59,170 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 58,481 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 57,534 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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F425 PNC is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F425 PNC, 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 F425 PNC registered?

F425 PNC is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 February 1989.

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