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F958 RML

1989 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,051 mi
Last recorded42,051 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl79,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF958 RML
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 42,051 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 41,656 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 41,507 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 41,310 miles

Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 30-40kgf (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 30-40kgf (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 30-40kgf (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 41,064 miles

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 40,930 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 40,703 miles

near side rear disc slight warped

Pass 26 Mar 2019 40,273 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 39,918 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 39,918 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 39,450 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 39,445 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 38,645 miles

Power steering component(s) modified, but not inappropriately box slighty leaking (2.3.7)

engine oil leaks

Fail 18 Apr 2016 38,645 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Power steering component(s) modified, but not inappropriately box slighty leaking (2.3.7)

engine oil leaks

Pass 1 May 2015 37,851 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 36,907 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 35,968 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2012 35,460 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 35,026 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 33,967 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 33,910 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 32,615 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 32,185 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 31,693 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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F958 RML is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 F958 RML, 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 F958 RML registered?

F958 RML is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F958 RML safe to buy?

The MOT history for F958 RML shows 24 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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