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F989 GNW

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

95,284 mi
Last recorded95,284 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF989 GNW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 95,284 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 95,276 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Fail 11 May 2022 95,265 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake lagging in operation Spongy brake pedal (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 11 May 2022 95,265 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake lagging in operation Spongy brake pedal (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 95,156 miles

power steering pipes damp with oil

Fail 27 Jan 2021 95,142 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking from pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail by steering pump (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

power steering pipes damp with oil

Pass 14 Jan 2020 93,804 miles

offside rear tyre close to wear bars

steering box damp

steering pump noisy

Fail 13 Jan 2020 93,796 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

offside rear tyre close to wear bars

steering box damp

steering pump noisy

Pass 7 Jan 2019 92,455 miles

power steering pump noisy

Fail 7 Jan 2019 92,455 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

power steering pump noisy

Pass 11 Dec 2017 92,136 miles

power steering pump noisy

Pass 8 Feb 2016 90,803 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 89,100 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 89,100 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

OSF Fog lamp out

Oil leak

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 15 May 2009 89,052 miles

Both front tyres have side wall cracks

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

steel fuel pipes are rusted ok at point of test

Fail 7 May 2009 89,051 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres have side wall cracks

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

steel fuel pipes are rusted ok at point of test

Pass 3 Aug 2006 87,690 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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F989 GNW is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 75,629 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F989 GNW, 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 38 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F989 GNW registered?

F989 GNW is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F989 GNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F989 GNW shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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