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989 LG

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

89,911 mi
Last recorded89,911 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration989 LG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 89,911 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 89,164 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 88,764 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 88,694 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 86,911 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 85,411 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 84,908 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 83,433 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 80,602 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 79,531 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 76,154 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 73,396 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 72,254 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 72,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 71,365 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

pipes at o/s/f lower inner wing corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2011 71,365 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

pipes at o/s/f lower inner wing corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2010 71,004 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 70,498 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 66,104 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 61,247 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 59,050 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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989 LG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 82,468 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 989 LG, 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 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 989 LG registered?

989 LG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is 989 LG safe to buy?

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