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F548 PNA

1989 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

131,371 mi
Last recorded131,371 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl79,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF548 PNA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 131,371 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 131,170 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 130,948 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 130,768 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 130,420 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 130,311 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 130,132 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 129,780 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 127,130 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 125,204 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 123,201 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 120,329 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 116,239 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 112,644 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 99,148 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 99,148 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 98,656 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 98,656 miles

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

some play noted to front xmember mounts

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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F548 PNA is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 F548 PNA, 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 F548 PNA registered?

F548 PNA is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 1989.

Is F548 PNA safe to buy?

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