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F74 CHD

1989 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

50,947 mi
Last recorded50,947 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl79,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF74 CHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 50,947 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 50,631 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 50,395 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 50,183 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 49,905 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 49,860 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 49,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 49,388 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 49,387 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 49,137 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 48,640 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 48,133 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 48,112 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 48,094 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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F74 CHD is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 F74 CHD, 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 F74 CHD registered?

F74 CHD is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 April 1989.

Is F74 CHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for F74 CHD shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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