1989 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.0L Petrol · F347 NMX
1989 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.0L, petrol). First registered 19 Apr 1989. Recorded mileage 90,928 miles. MOT valid until 05 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,928 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
F347 NMX Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2026
- 90,928 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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F347 NMX Mileage History
- 31/03/200661,479 mi
- 03/04/200661,502 mi+23 mi
- 16/03/200763,580 mi+2,078 mi
- 27/03/200865,523 mi+1,943 mi
- 14/04/200968,127 mi+2,604 mi
- 01/04/201070,663 mi+2,536 mi
- 12/04/201173,303 mi+2,640 mi
- 16/03/201275,820 mi+2,517 mi
- 20/03/201275,862 mi+42 mi
- 22/03/201378,212 mi+2,350 mi
- 20/03/201480,970 mi+2,758 mi
- 13/03/201583,549 mi+2,579 mi
- 15/04/201583,573 mi+24 mi
- 11/05/201685,029 mi+1,456 mi
- 18/05/201685,031 mi+2 mi
- 19/08/201785,512 mi+481 mi
- 23/08/201886,114 mi+602 mi
- 07/07/202086,419 mi+305 mi
- 24/06/202186,853 mi+434 mi
- 07/06/202287,802 mi+949 mi
- 22/06/202389,065 mi+1,263 mi
- 02/07/202489,484 mi+419 mi
- 03/07/202590,544 mi+1,060 mi
- 02/07/202690,928 mi+384 mi
Average of roughly 1,454 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
F347 NMX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Mercedes-Benz Sl (F347 NMX) between March 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 02 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)”.
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