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F488 RRO

1989 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4939cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,901 mi
Last recorded67,901 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl79,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF488 RRO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,939cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 67,901 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 67,690 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2024 67,690 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 67,601 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 66,668 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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F488 RRO is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,939cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F488 RRO, 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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How do I check the history of F488 RRO?

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What year was F488 RRO registered?

F488 RRO is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 January 1989.

Is F488 RRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for F488 RRO shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F488 RRO have outstanding finance?

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