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JOM 810

1989 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

150,086 mi
Last recorded150,086 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl79,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOM 810
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 150,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 150,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 31 Jul 2024 149,870 miles

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 149,676 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 149,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 148,993 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2021 148,991 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 148,400 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

park brake efficiency poor - 18%

Fail 10 Jul 2019 148,400 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

park brake efficiency poor - 18%

Pass 27 Mar 2018 147,599 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2016 147,337 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 146,590 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2015 146,590 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine oil leak

power steering noisy

Pass 19 Dec 2014 145,219 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2013 143,258 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Dec 2013 143,258 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2012 141,866 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2012 139,863 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 138,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

Fail 4 Jan 2011 138,886 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise corrosion o/s sill

advise engine and trans oil leaks

advise play in front wheel bearings

advise power steering pump and pipes damp

advise steering box damp

very strong advise n/s/f sill holed and corroded not within a prescribed area

Pass 9 Dec 2009 127,788 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2008 110,513 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 110,513 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 92,312 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 76,096 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Dec 2006 76,096 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 70,545 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
Full Mercedes-benz Sl reliability report

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JOM 810 is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 JOM 810, 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 JOM 810 registered?

JOM 810 is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 June 1989.

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