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F69 OWL

1989 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

21,083 mi
Last recorded21,083 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl79,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF69 OWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 21,083 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2025 21,008 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 34,408 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 34,408 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 34,408 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 34,097 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 34,097 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 33,512 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all tyres slightly perished sidewalls

offside front tyres slightly underinflated

steering box and pipes damp/seeping slightly

Pass 21 Feb 2011 33,512 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all tyres slightly perished sidewalls

offside front tyre slightly underinflated

steering box and pipes damp/seeping slightly

Pass 25 Feb 2010 33,441 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 32,967 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 32,095 miles

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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F69 OWL is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 F69 OWL, 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 F69 OWL registered?

F69 OWL is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F69 OWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F69 OWL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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