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YRM 3

1989 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,849 mi
Last recorded81,849 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl79,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYRM 3
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 81,849 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 81,045 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 80,039 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 79,007 miles

Shock absorbers corroded

Suspension bushes perished and cracked but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 5 Apr 2023 79,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Shock absorbers corroded

Suspension bushes perished and cracked but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 22 Mar 2022 78,102 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 77,336 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 76,783 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 76,783 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 76,061 miles

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

Offside rear bump stop missing

Rear brake discs corroded on inside face

Fail 11 Feb 2019 76,060 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Front brake pipes slightly corroded

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear bump stop missing

Rear brake discs corroded on inside face

Pass 26 Jan 2018 74,956 miles

Front tyres worn to 3mm

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 73,575 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 72,304 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 72,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 70,821 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 69,482 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 67,156 miles

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 14 May 2011 65,363 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 65,363 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 May 2010 63,488 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 61,959 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 59,960 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 58,297 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 May 2006 55,682 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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YRM 3 is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YRM 3, 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 YRM 3 registered?

YRM 3 is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is YRM 3 safe to buy?

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