1989 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.0L Petrol · F251 BSB
1989 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.0L, petrol). First registered 05 May 1989. Recorded mileage 174,327 miles. MOT expired on 29 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,327 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F251 BSB Key Findings
- 34 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/03/2025
- 174,327 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 14 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F251 BSB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
34 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Mercedes-Benz Sl (F251 BSB) between May 2006 and March 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 14 failures.
The most recent test on 03 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 14 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Lighting (18 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Bodywork (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 advisory notices are 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: “Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”; “Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a b”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
F251 BSB Mileage History
- 16/05/2006145,398 mi
- 17/05/2006154,411 mi+9,013 mi
- 01/05/2007155,842 mi+1,431 mi
- 22/05/2007155,845 mi+3 mi
- 30/04/2008156,926 mi+1,081 mi
- 01/05/2008156,926 mi
- 07/05/2009158,604 mi+1,678 mi
- 07/05/2009158,604 mi
- 29/04/2010159,813 mi+1,209 mi
- 24/05/2010159,813 mi
- 27/04/2011161,273 mi+1,460 mi
- 12/05/2011161,273 mi
- 16/04/2012163,522 mi+2,249 mi
- 22/04/2013164,836 mi+1,314 mi
- 23/04/2013164,836 mi
- 07/04/2014166,738 mi+1,902 mi
- 08/04/2014166,738 mi
- 28/04/2015168,230 mi+1,492 mi
- 01/05/201516,823 mi-151,407 mi
- 07/04/2016169,223 mi+152,400 mi
- 07/04/2016169,223 mi
- 23/03/2017170,506 mi+1,283 mi
- 22/03/2018171,290 mi+784 mi
- 23/03/2018171,290 mi
- 04/03/2019172,141 mi+851 mi
- 17/03/2020173,107 mi+966 mi
- 18/03/2021173,695 mi+588 mi
- 09/03/2022173,819 mi+124 mi
- 24/03/2022173,842 mi+23 mi
- 30/03/2022173,854 mi+12 mi
- 02/03/2023173,944 mi+90 mi
- 28/03/2023173,945 mi+1 mi
- 26/03/2024174,127 mi+182 mi
- 03/03/2025174,327 mi+200 mi
Average of roughly 1,539 miles per year across 34 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: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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