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F627 NMY

1989 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 5600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

38,251 mi
Last recorded38,251 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl79,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF627 NMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 38,251 miles

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute nearside and offside (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute nearside and offside (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust back box has corrosion

Fail 17 Aug 2022 38,249 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute All (4.4.4 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 37,401 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 35,616 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2019 33,211 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 32,528 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 32,526 miles

Nearside Direction indicator does not face the front (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Direction indicator does not face the front (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2017 32,528 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 32,526 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play center link (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 30,060 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 27,894 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 25,605 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 23,185 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 21,040 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 20,957 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 13 Aug 2011
Fail 12 Aug 2011

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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F627 NMY is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 5,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 F627 NMY, 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 F627 NMY registered?

F627 NMY is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1989.

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