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F792 CVG

1989 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

69,011 mi
Last recorded69,011 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl79,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF792 CVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 69,011 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 68,538 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2023 67,602 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2017 67,557 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 67,319 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 67,315 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part rubbing on tyre (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 May 2015 67,106 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 66,999 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 66,560 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 66,344 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 65,907 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 98,028 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 63,334 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 62,648 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 61,365 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 59,935 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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F792 CVG is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 F792 CVG, 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 F792 CVG registered?

F792 CVG is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 May 1989.

Is F792 CVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for F792 CVG shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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