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F857 MCA

1989 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

19,861 mi
Last recorded19,861 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl79,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF857 MCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 19,861 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 19,696 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 19,854 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 19,417 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 18,278 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 18,164 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2020 18,164 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 17,840 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 17,778 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 17,563 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 17,448 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 17,040 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 16,915 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 16,463 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 16,079 miles

exhaust backbox outershell corroded/splitting

nearside front and nearside rear and offside front the tyres are very perished on tyre wall

Fail 18 Sep 2012 16,079 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

breather pipe to either carbon canster or fuel tank split

exhaust backbox outershell corroded/splitting

nearside front and nearside rear and offside front the tyres are very perished on tyre wall

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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F857 MCA is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 F857 MCA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F857 MCA registered?

F857 MCA is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F857 MCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F857 MCA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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