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F65 HNC

1989 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

66,782 mi
Last recorded66,782 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl79,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF65 HNC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 66,782 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 66,448 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 65,775 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 65,474 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 64,934 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 64,770 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 64,659 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 64,559 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 63,698 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 63,698 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 63,342 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 62,830 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 62,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 61,687 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 60,551 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 60,060 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 59,479 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 28 Mar 2006 57,684 miles

Nearside 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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F65 HNC is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 F65 HNC, 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 F65 HNC registered?

F65 HNC is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F65 HNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F65 HNC shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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