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G132 WPN

1989 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,363 mi
Last recorded98,363 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl79,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG132 WPN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 98,363 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 98,302 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 97,402 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 96,157 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 96,140 miles

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg marked in yellow chalk (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 95,010 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 93,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 93,731 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 92,792 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 90,450 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 90,450 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 87,471 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 87,429 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 84,911 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 84,911 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 82,563 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 82,518 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner anti roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 80,696 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 79,211 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 79,211 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 77,339 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 77,339 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 75,382 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 72,160 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 72,160 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 69,109 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 66,333 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 64,041 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 58,144 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 49,054 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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G132 WPN is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 G132 WPN, 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 G132 WPN registered?

G132 WPN is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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