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F788 GWR

1989 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

62,104 mi
Last recorded62,104 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl79,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF788 GWR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 62,104 miles

Light general corrosion

O/S/F wiper poor

Pass 1 Aug 2025 62,048 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 62,041 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 61,966 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 61,748 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2023 61,748 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 61,277 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 60,901 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 60,901 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 60,375 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs starting to pit (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs starting to pit (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 60,277 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 59,740 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 59,341 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 59,022 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 58,190 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 57,558 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 57,110 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 56,348 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 56,157 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 55,070 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2010 55,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 54,183 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 52,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight corrosion front metal brake pipes

slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 15 Apr 2008 52,595 miles

slight corrosion front metal brake pipes

slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 9 May 2007 52,486 miles

slight play fromt and rear bearings

Pass 5 May 2006 51,988 miles

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

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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F788 GWR is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 F788 GWR, 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 F788 GWR registered?

F788 GWR is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F788 GWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F788 GWR shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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