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F712 EUX

1989 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

266,622 mi
Last recorded266,622 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2022
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl79,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF712 EUX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2022 266,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 266,186 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 266,185 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill to floor. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 266,174 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perished /cracked in treads.

Offside Front Floor slight corrosion.

Offside Rear Tyre perished/cracked in treads.

Fail 26 Feb 2020 266,161 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre badly cracked in treads.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly cracked in treads.

Pass 3 Aug 2018 266,122 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 265,269 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box has slight leak (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2016 264,971 miles

both rear tyres perished/cracked.

front wipers slow.

Pass 2 Apr 2014 264,273 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 263,617 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 263,135 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 263,030 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 258,487 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

advise deep cracks in n/s/r tyre

advise fuel pipe rusty

advise various areas of corrosion

Fail 28 Jun 2006 258,484 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

deep cracks in o/s/r tyre tread

fuel pipes corroded

various areas of corrosion

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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F712 EUX is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 F712 EUX, 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 F712 EUX registered?

F712 EUX is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 June 1989.

Is F712 EUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F712 EUX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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