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F705 TRT

1989 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

28,832 mi
Last recorded28,832 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl79,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF705 TRT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 28,832 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 27,730 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 27,730 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2016 27,530 miles

slight weep of oil from rear prop shaft seal

Fail 4 Jul 2016 27,530 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

slight weep of oil from rear prop shaft seal

Pass 30 Jul 2015 26,310 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 21,948 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

differcult to view brake pads

rear tyres 3mm & worn on outer edges

slight dampness around rear diff area

Pass 8 May 2013 20,072 miles

rear tyres low on outer edges

Fail 8 May 2013 20,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear tyres low on outer edges

Pass 22 Sep 2010 18,920 miles

Nearside Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 13,182 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 8,012 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 3,667 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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F705 TRT is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 F705 TRT, 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 F705 TRT registered?

F705 TRT is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 July 1989.

Is F705 TRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F705 TRT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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