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4418 MG

1989 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

91,207 mi
Last recorded91,207 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl79,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4418 MG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 91,207 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 91,206 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 91,191 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 90,746 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 90,529 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 90,294 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 90,004 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 89,945 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 89,803 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 89,431 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 89,162 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 88,790 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 88,212 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight lift in offside front lower ball joint

Pass 9 Jan 2013 87,782 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 87,024 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 86,406 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 85,660 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight lift in nearside swivel ball joint

Pass 13 Jan 2009 84,625 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 84,009 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 82,836 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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4418 MG is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 79,304 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 4418 MG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 37 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 4418 MG registered?

4418 MG is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 November 1989.

Is 4418 MG safe to buy?

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