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MSN 333

1989 Mercedes-benz Sl

Beige Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,316 mi
Last recorded121,316 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl79,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSN 333
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2026 121,316 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2025 121,316 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 121,206 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2019 121,206 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2018 120,022 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2017 118,776 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 117,342 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 114,204 miles

inner arm play

underbody surface rust

Pass 25 Aug 2014 113,457 miles

front and rear springs corroded, both sides front slight play in inner steering rack joints, front wishbone bushes slightly worn, underbody has surface rust, rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2013 110,772 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

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)

Oil leak

Windscreen cracked not in drivers view

nearside front spot light not working

Fail 28 Aug 2013 110,772 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust back box corroded

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)

Oil leak

Windscreen cracked not in drivers view

nearside front spot light not working

Pass 19 May 2012 105,795 miles

EXHAUST RUSTING

NEAR SIDE REAR AND OFF SIDE REAR SILLS RUSTING

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2011 101,322 miles

Battery insecure

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 May 2011 101,198 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery insecure

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 May 2010 97,511 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 94,555 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 92,816 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 90,680 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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MSN 333 is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in Beige with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MSN 333, 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 MSN 333 registered?

MSN 333 is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 March 1989.

Is MSN 333 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MSN 333 shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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