Yes, MBZ 5089 is taxed. Road tax is currently valid until 1 May 2027 according to DVLA records.

When is the MOT due for MBZ 5089?

The MOT for MBZ 5089 is valid and due for renewal on or before 18 May 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of MBZ 5089?

The recorded mileage for MBZ 5089 is 38,098 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is MBZ 5089 ULEZ compliant?

No, MBZ 5089 does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

Road Tax Paid

1991 Mercedes-Benz SL 5.0L Petrol · MBZ 5089

MBZ 5089

1991 Mercedes-Benz SL (5.0L, petrol). First registered 04/03/1991. Recorded mileage 38,098 miles. MOT valid until 18/05/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027.

Make & Model: MERCEDES-BENZ SL
Year / Origin: 1991 · Manchester & Merseyside
MOT Status: Valid until 18/05/2027
Road Tax: Taxed (01/05/2027)
Recorded Mileage: 38,098 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 5.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Valid

Valid until 18/05/2027

Tax Status

Taxed

Tax due 01/05/2027

Mileage: 38,098 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1991
Engine: 4973cc

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MBZ 5089 Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2026
38,098 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)

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MBZ 5089 Mileage History

23/03/202336,997 mi
14/03/202437,776 mi+779 mi
28/04/202537,982 mi+206 mi
07/05/202537,982 mi
20/05/202638,098 mi+116 mi

Average of roughly 348 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

MBZ 5089 MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 14 Sept 2026, 20:32

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Mercedes-Benz Sl (MBZ 5089) between March 2023 and May 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 20 May 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: Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.

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