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F466 SHX

1989 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

132,703 mi
Last recorded132,703 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl79,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF466 SHX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 132,703 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 129,521 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 129,174 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 18 Jul 2022 128,799 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 128,507 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body has surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material has surface rust (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 128,507 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding just able to turn wheel by hand (1.2.1 (f))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body has surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect incorrect beam pattern tap head lamp for flat line (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material has surface rust (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 128,008 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 127,856 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 127,267 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 126,893 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 126,353 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill close to rear suspension arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive behind wheel near rear anti roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 126,353 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill close to rear suspension arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive behind wheel near rear anti roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 125,875 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 125,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Fuel hose slightly damaged Fuel breather hose perished (7.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 125,090 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 123,986 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 123,421 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres age cracking

Fail 13 Sep 2012 123,421 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres age cracking

Pass 28 Sep 2011 122,011 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 121,884 miles

n/s front brake caliper pistons barely moving

Fail 17 Mar 2011 121,884 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

dust cover on o/s top ball joint split

Pass 16 Sep 2009 120,255 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 128,255 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 118,281 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 116,397 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 116,354 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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F466 SHX is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 F466 SHX, 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 F466 SHX registered?

F466 SHX is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 June 1989.

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