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F719 MTS

1989 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

122,431 mi
Last recorded122,431 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl79,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF719 MTS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 122,431 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 122,294 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2023 122,105 miles

Both rear brake backing plates corroded

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 122,105 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch lining (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Both rear brake backing plates corroded

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 121,986 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 121,979 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 121,746 miles

Both rear brake hoses held with cable ties

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2020 121,562 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around centre section joint clamps (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded from front to rear but have a lot of surface rust

metal fuel vent pipe broken at rear of fuel tank

very slight play at drop arm/sector arm steering

Fail 7 Aug 2020 121,527 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor at subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded at silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

metal fuel tank vent pipe corroded and broken

Pass 25 Mar 2019 121,122 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 120,582 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front sill corroded and holed outwith prescribed areas

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front sill corroded and holed outwith prescribed areas

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak engine

Rear exhaust rubber broken

all 4 brake dust plates missing

Fail 4 Apr 2018 120,582 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Corrosion on outer sills not in prescribed area

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Wipers smearing

Fail 3 Apr 2018 120,582 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 120,295 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

all four brake disc dust plates missing

corrosion in both sills .not within prescribed area

front to rear brake pipe corroded

fuel pipes corroded

offside front fog lamp inop

Fail 10 Mar 2017 120,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

all four brake disc dust plates missing

corrosion in both sills .not within prescribed area

front to rear brake pipe corroded

fuel pipes corroded

offside front fog lamp inop

Pass 29 Apr 2016 119,970 miles

Nearside sill corroded and holed

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside sill corroded and holed

Fail 12 Apr 2016 119,945 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front outer sill corroded and holed outwith prescribed areas

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front outer sill corroded and holed outwith prescribed areas

Pass 2 Apr 2015 118,457 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front sill corroded and holed

offside front sill corroded and holed

Pass 8 Apr 2014 117,379 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine has oil leak

front brake disc's have slight wear

offside front fog lamp inop

Fail 7 Apr 2014 117,377 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

engine has oil leak

front brake disc's have slight wear

offside front fog lamp inop

Pass 3 Apr 2013 115,491 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 115,488 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front wiper blades smearing

Pass 13 Mar 2012 114,862 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

offside front anti-roll bar support casing corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2012 114,855 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

offside front anti-roll bar support casing corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2011 113,493 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 112,239 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front towing eye support holed and corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2009 110,234 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 12 Feb 2009 110,121 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 108,517 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

ehxaust emissions: h.c. high 800ppm max=1200

Fail 23 Jan 2008 108,509 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

ehxaust emissions: h.c. high 800ppm max=1200

Pass 15 Jan 2007 105,783 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2007 105,665 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 24 Jan 2006 102,746 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 102,746 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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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F719 MTS is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 F719 MTS, 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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F719 MTS is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 1989.

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