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RIG 1070

1989 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

34,536 mi
Last recorded34,536 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl79,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIG 1070
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 34,536 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 34,433 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 34,300 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 34,176 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 34,120 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 33,986 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 33,888 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 33,720 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 33,340 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 32,176 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 31,251 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 29,860 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 29,860 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 28,375 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 26,924 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 26,924 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2012 24,120 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 24,089 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 24,088 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 24,084 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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RIG 1070 is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RIG 1070, 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 RIG 1070 registered?

RIG 1070 is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is RIG 1070 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RIG 1070 shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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