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F771 HWA

1989 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

44,491 mi
Last recorded44,491 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl79,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF771 HWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 44,491 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2026 44,491 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen going over roof (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen going over roof (3.5 (a))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 43,933 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 43,672 miles

Central Rear fuel pipes corroded

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective at back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 43,671 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel nearside and offside (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear fuel pipes corroded

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective at back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2009 40,807 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 40,430 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 40,106 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 39,844 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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F771 HWA is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 F771 HWA, 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 F771 HWA registered?

F771 HWA is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1989.

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