1989 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.0L Petrol · F902 NRJ
1989 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.0L, petrol). First registered 16 Jun 1989. Recorded mileage 224,183 miles. MOT expired on 21 Mar 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 224,183 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F902 NRJ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/03/2023
- 224,183 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F902 NRJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Mercedes-Benz Sl (F902 NRJ) between July 2022 and March 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 March 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
F902 NRJ Mileage History
- 20/07/2022224,185 mi
- 11/11/2022224,171 mi-14 mi
- 22/03/2023224,183 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly -3 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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