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F79 OVK

1989 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,725 mi
Last recorded97,725 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl79,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF79 OVK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 97,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perished but still functional (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perished but still functional (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced localised surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 97,638 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 27 May 2025 97,622 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting behind battery (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security below brake servo (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 97,475 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 97,250 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all, minor cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 May 2023 97,246 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all, minor cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2022 97,169 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AROUND WELDS ON CENTER BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front WASHER JET SLIGHTLY BLOCKED

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2022 97,168 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended DOES NOT LOCK WHEN LOCKED INTO STORK (7.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AROUND WELDS ON CENTER BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front WASHER JET SLIGHTLY BLOCKED

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 96,941 miles

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

fuel line/system, corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2019 96,937 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rea box condition/peeling (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearsuide lower reading 297/353 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rust, too flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

floor/sills/ surface corrosion

fuel system/pipe/s corrosion

suspension items surface corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2018 96,846 miles

fuel system/pipe/s corrosion

rear box peeling

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 96,843 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

brake pipe ferrules rust all

floor/sills/body surface corrosion

fuel system/pipe/s corrosion

oil leak

Pass 26 May 2017 96,713 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel slight binding

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

floor/sills/body surface corrosion

fuel system/pipe/s corrosion

oil leak

rear box condition

Pass 7 May 2016 94,863 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel slight binding

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

floor/sills/body surface corrosion

fuel system/pipe/s corrosion

oil leak

rear box peeling

Pass 14 May 2015 93,416 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

fuel filler cap sealing rubber perished.

near side front service brake is slightly binding on.

various power assisted steering componants show oil/fluid contamination.

Fail 20 Mar 2015 93,402 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuel filler cap sealing rubber is perished.

near side front service brakes binding on.

off side front lower wing is corroded/holed.

various power assisted steering componants show oil/fluid contamination.

Pass 21 Mar 2014 91,673 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 90,586 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 89,682 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

exhaust corrosion.

front service brakes show imbalance.

various power assisted steering componants show oil/fluid contamination.

Fail 15 Mar 2012 89,682 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

exhaust corrosion.

front service brakes show imbalance.

various power assisted steering componants show oil/fluid contamination.

Pass 22 Mar 2011 88,504 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/f fog light not working

rear exhaust box corroded (not blowing)

Fail 18 Mar 2011 88,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/f fog light not working

rear exhaust box corroded (not blowing)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 87,957 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 87,561 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 12 May 2008 85,603 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 30 Apr 2008 85,602 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 82,865 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 81,817 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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F79 OVK is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F79 OVK, 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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F79 OVK is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1989.

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