1989 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.0L Petrol · F788 GWR
1989 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 May 1989. Recorded mileage 62,104 miles. MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,104 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F788 GWR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2026
- 62,104 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F788 GWR 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 (F788 GWR) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 September 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 (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
F788 GWR Mileage History
- 25/09/202361,748 mi
- 10/09/202461,966 mi+218 mi
- 31/07/202562,041 mi+75 mi
- 01/08/202562,048 mi+7 mi
- 15/09/202662,104 mi+56 mi
Average of roughly 120 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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