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F940 OFG

1989 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,439 mi
Last recorded77,439 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl79,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF940 OFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 77,439 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2025 76,840 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 76,497 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 76,143 miles

Offside Front play in offside front link bar, incorrectly fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2022 75,658 miles

Offside Front link bar incorrectly fitted not affecting directional stability

Fail 5 Oct 2022 75,658 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding wheelbearing not tested (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front link bar incorrectly fitted not affecting directional stability

Pass 28 Sep 2021 75,064 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 75,064 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 54% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding wheelbearing not tested (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 74,720 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 73,480 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 73,480 miles

Brake performance not tested unable to re-start engine (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 72,856 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 72,060 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 70,967 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 69,816 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 16 Mar 2015 69,816 miles

Coolant leak

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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F940 OFG is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F940 OFG, 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 F940 OFG registered?

F940 OFG is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 January 1989.

Is F940 OFG safe to buy?

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