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F961 LLG

1989 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

138,836 mi
Last recorded138,836 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl79,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF961 LLG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 138,836 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2025 136,470 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 134,124 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 132,171 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 129,601 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 127,214 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 127,214 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 125,540 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 124,862 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 123,951 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 122,543 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 119,793 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 119,793 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 116,757 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 116,257 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 115,873 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 112,489 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 112,355 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 May 2010 112,333 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 112,333 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

brake fluid starting to discolour

rear caliper pins corroded.

Pass 16 Apr 2009 112,315 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 112,278 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 112,213 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

slight inbalance to front brakes

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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F961 LLG is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 F961 LLG, 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 F961 LLG registered?

F961 LLG is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 April 1989.

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