1989 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.0L Petrol · 127 EAA
1989 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1989. Recorded mileage 128,144 miles. MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1989
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,144 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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127 EAA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/06/2026
- 128,144 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
127 EAA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Mercedes-Benz Sl (127 EAA) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
127 EAA Mileage History
- 05/06/2023124,874 mi
- 20/06/2023124,874 mi
- 18/06/2024125,995 mi+1,121 mi
- 10/06/2025127,339 mi+1,344 mi
- 08/06/2026128,144 mi+805 mi
Average of roughly 1,087 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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