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F891 CGN

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

95,996 mi
Last recorded95,996 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF891 CGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 95,996 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2026 95,996 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 91,863 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 91,862 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 88,898 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 86,423 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 83,602 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 81,968 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive slight from steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2020 81,913 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 81,913 miles

Lower Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 80,339 miles

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

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

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

leak from steering box area

Pass 13 Apr 2018 76,554 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 74,842 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 71,849 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 69,066 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 66,744 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 64,491 miles

Nearside front lower arm bushes perished/slight

Rear drive boots perished

Slight coolant leak at back of engine(dripping on floor)

Slight oil leaks on steering box

Fail 29 May 2013 64,491 miles

Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front lower arm bushes perished/slight

Passenger seat no for and aft adjusted

Rear drive boots perished

Slight coolant leak at back of engine(dripping on floor)

Slight oil leaks on steering box

Pass 31 May 2012 62,123 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 59,310 miles

Driver's wiper blade is splitting.

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 55,809 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 54,071 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 54,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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

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

advise air con unit leaking

advise n/s/r tyre wall small split

Pass 1 May 2008 51,703 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 49,057 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 49,057 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2006 44,901 miles
Pass 17 May 2005 37,265 miles

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

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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F891 CGN is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 75,629 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 F891 CGN, 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 38 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F891 CGN?

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What year was F891 CGN registered?

F891 CGN is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F891 CGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for F891 CGN shows 28 tests with a 82.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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