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F468 SHX

1989 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,440 mi
Last recorded56,440 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl79,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF468 SHX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 56,440 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 56,434 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 1 May 2025 56,193 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 56,179 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear brake hose ferrules are corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear brake hose ferrules are corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 56,140 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 56,062 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2020 55,866 miles

Nearside Front wheel is binding

Nearside Rear wheel is binding

Offside Rear wheel is binding

Pass 8 Dec 2017 55,627 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 55,192 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 53,375 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 53,165 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2015 53,165 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 52,979 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2012 52,171 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 51,389 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2009 48,394 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 45,933 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Jul 2008 45,931 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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F468 SHX is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 F468 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 F468 SHX registered?

F468 SHX is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 June 1989.

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