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WRD 5

1989 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

72,612 mi
Last recorded72,612 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl79,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRD 5
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 72,612 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 72,591 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 72,567 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Oct 2014 69,962 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 69,951 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 68,666 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 67,322 miles

offside rear inner tyre tread worn and distorted

Pass 6 Oct 2011 66,864 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Oct 2010 57,901 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 52,014 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2009 52,014 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 42,442 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 34,303 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 24,443 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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WRD 5 is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WRD 5, 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 WRD 5 registered?

WRD 5 is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is WRD 5 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WRD 5 shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WRD 5 have outstanding finance?

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