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G130 DVP

1989 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

177,043 mi
Last recorded177,043 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl79,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG130 DVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 177,043 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 173,965 miles

Offside steering idler bearing or bush worn slightly

Pass 1 Nov 2023 173,921 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 173,210 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 173,205 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 172,365 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 172,365 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 171,186 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 169,968 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 168,440 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 167,196 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 165,847 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 164,130 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 163,906 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 163,449 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 162,821 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 162,096 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 160,005 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 157,379 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 155,209 miles

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

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion fuel pipes

Pass 19 Apr 2007 152,429 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 152,429 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Pass 27 Apr 2006 145,646 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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G130 DVP is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 G130 DVP, 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.

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What year was G130 DVP registered?

G130 DVP is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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