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F713 RML

1989 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

106,076 mi
Last recorded106,076 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl79,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF713 RML
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 106,076 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN WAX OIL (1.1.11 (c))

UNDERBODY AND SUSPENSION COVERED IN WAX OIL

Fail 11 Oct 2019 105,891 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, and centre rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear cracking on tyre treads.

Pass 24 May 2018 105,683 miles

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front sub frame both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2017 105,272 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush 1of4 o/s/r bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 105,060 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 104,929 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 104,622 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 104,061 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 103,820 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 103,683 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 101,103 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 101,103 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 98,421 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2007 94,135 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2006 92,801 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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F713 RML is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 F713 RML, 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 F713 RML registered?

F713 RML is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F713 RML safe to buy?

The MOT history for F713 RML shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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