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F583 DOM

1989 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,527 mi
Last recorded88,527 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl79,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF583 DOM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 88,527 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 88,320 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 88,247 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 88,148 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 87,858 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 87,699 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 87,549 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 87,230 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 87,230 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 86,783 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 85,948 miles

corrosion around jacking points

exhaust blowing slightly

nsf inner sill corroded (not in a prescribed area)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 85,311 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 84,089 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 81,518 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 79,672 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 78,747 miles

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

corrosion to outer sills mainly round jack points

Fail 19 May 2011 78,714 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

corrosion to outer sills mainly round jack points

Pass 27 May 2010 78,320 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 25 May 2010 78,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2009 77,678 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 77,678 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 75,584 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 74,861 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 73,287 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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F583 DOM is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 F583 DOM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F583 DOM registered?

F583 DOM is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 June 1989.

Is F583 DOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F583 DOM shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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