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F439 MRA

1989 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

99,442 mi
Last recorded99,442 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl79,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF439 MRA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 99,442 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 98,395 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 98,140 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 98,032 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Anti roll bar bush area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Anti roll bar bush area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 97,681 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 96,624 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 96,155 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 95,745 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 95,420 miles

chips in windscreen

Pass 21 Sep 2017 93,919 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 93,166 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 92,550 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 91,746 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 22 Aug 2013 88,414 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 85,631 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 18 Aug 2011 82,456 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside front top suspension balljoint gaiter splitting .

offside front top suspension joint gaiter splitting .

Pass 19 Aug 2010 79,021 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 74,162 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 67,836 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 67,063 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 63,955 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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F439 MRA is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 F439 MRA, 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 F439 MRA?

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What year was F439 MRA registered?

F439 MRA is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 June 1989.

Is F439 MRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F439 MRA shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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