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F632 SUU

1989 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,538 mi
Last recorded48,538 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl79,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF632 SUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 48,538 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 48,537 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 47,929 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2025 47,929 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 May 2024 47,324 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 46,462 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 45,355 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 45,355 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2009 41,651 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 41,544 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 41,270 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 41,269 miles

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

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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F632 SUU is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F632 SUU, 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 F632 SUU registered?

F632 SUU is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 March 1989.

Is F632 SUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F632 SUU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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