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F675 UDX

1989 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 5500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,119 mi
Last recorded49,119 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl79,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF675 UDX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 49,119 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 48,970 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 48,738 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 47,975 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exaust silencer corroded

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 46,796 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing where the steering box mounts (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Rear silencer corroded

battery warning light intermittently

Fail 22 Feb 2019 46,764 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with the indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Front Side repeater missing both nearside and offside (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing where the steering box mounts (2.1.2 (e) (i))

battery warning light on intermittently

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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F675 UDX is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 5,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 F675 UDX, 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 F675 UDX registered?

F675 UDX is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F675 UDX safe to buy?

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