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F507 RBY

1989 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests35 (22 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate62.9%

Mileage

154,432 mi
Last recorded154,432 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl79,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF507 RBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

22 pass 13 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 154,432 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material font to rear at end of pipe (1.1.11 (c))

o/s front floor inner sill corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2025 153,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s front floor/inner sill corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2025 153,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s front floor/inner sill corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2024 153,027 miles

Central Drag link end ball joint has slight play n/s centre barr (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 153,027 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central Drag link end ball joint has slight play n/s centre barr (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s centre barr (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 151,885 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 151,885 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 151,127 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 151,127 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements o/s and n/s (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 150,901 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 149,825 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 149,817 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 149,388 miles

Offside Power steering component leaking steering box leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 148,663 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 148,124 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 146,404 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 146,404 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2017 145,301 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 143,323 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 140,371 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 138,206 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 138,207 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2013 138,140 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

At both rear arches towords the back of the car there is corrosion and holed.

Brake fluid is black

Dif to prop shaft seal leaking slightly

N/S/F Metal brake pipe corroded

O/S/F Fog light inop

O/S/R Drive shat to dif seal leaking

O/S/R Tail light cracked

Various oil leaks from engine and steering box area's req investagated

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 136,249 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2012 136,246 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 22 Dec 2011 134,769 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 134,769 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 133,793 miles

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

corrosion at o/s/f jacking point and holed

Pass 8 Nov 2010 133,793 miles

corrosion at o/s/f jacking point and holed

Pass 15 Dec 2009 133,324 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 133,324 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 132,607 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 131,953 miles

4x front subframe mount bushes soft, (not split).

power steering pump, box and metal pipe damp.

Pass 12 Dec 2006 131,019 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 129,108 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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F507 RBY is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.9%.

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 F507 RBY, 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 F507 RBY registered?

F507 RBY is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 March 1989.

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