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F730 JFK

1989 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

129,360 mi
Last recorded129,360 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl79,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF730 JFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 129,360 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 127,687 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper /lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive cooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 125,659 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 123,675 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 122,730 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 122,708 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 Jun 2022 122,699 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords has A cut in its tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

advise car under side is heavily wax oiled

Pass 8 Jun 2021 121,450 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 120,177 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 120,175 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 May 2019 118,208 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 116,029 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 116,029 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 114,839 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sub-frame mount mount support (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 110,918 miles

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

nearside front steering has slight play

Pass 1 Sep 2014 109,134 miles

o/s/f headlight misted up slightly

Fail 1 Sep 2014 109,134 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

o/s/f headlight misted up slightly

Pass 6 Nov 2012 108,183 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2011 106,668 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2011 106,668 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 24 Sep 2010 103,649 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 101,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside front tyre cracking

offside front and rear tyres cracking

Pass 22 Sep 2008 98,594 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 95,285 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 94,425 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Weather wet at time of test

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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F730 JFK is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 F730 JFK, 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 F730 JFK registered?

F730 JFK is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 April 1989.

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