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F647 JSS

1989 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

119,849 mi
Last recorded119,849 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl79,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF647 JSS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 119,849 miles

Underside of car covered in think under seal may have corrosion underneath

Pass 28 Jul 2025 119,379 miles

Underside covered in underseal

Fail 28 Jul 2025 119,379 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Underside covered in underseal

Pass 12 Jul 2024 118,951 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 118,538 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 118,525 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 118,349 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road Wheel could Not be turned.

Offside Rear Road Wheel Could Not be Turned.

Fail 25 May 2021 118,348 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road Wheel could Not be turned.

Offside Rear Road Wheel Could Not be Turned.

Pass 28 Jun 2018 118,338 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 118,334 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Jan 2018 118,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis x2 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar mount/chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber mount/chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

fuel pipe corroded by pump

Pass 3 Aug 2016 115,001 miles

Drivers seat is very stiff to move

Exhaust mounting rubbers broken

Front Wipers are damaging the screen

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2016 114,975 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust mounting rubbers broken

Front Wipers are damaging the screen

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2015 107,455 miles

oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2015 107,455 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2014 100,999 miles

Both Side Front Tyre Outer Wall Cracked..

Both Side Rear Tyre Outer Wall Cracked..

Pass 26 Sep 2013 98,795 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres low on outer edges

Fail 26 Sep 2013 98,793 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres low on outer edges

Pass 20 Oct 2011 89,386 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 89,386 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 86,789 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Feb 2010 86,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Mar 2009 81,061 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 81,061 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 76,584 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 71,544 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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F647 JSS is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 F647 JSS, 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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F647 JSS is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 April 1989.

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