1989 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.0L Petrol · WIA 523
1989 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.0L, petrol). First registered 27 Sept 1989. Recorded mileage 26,670 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 26,670 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WIA 523 Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 30/07/2026
- 26,670 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
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WIA 523 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1989 Mercedes-Benz Sl (WIA 523) between July 2026 and July 2026.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety power steering pipe corroded (8.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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