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G139 ELB

1989 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

94,144 mi
Last recorded94,144 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl79,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG139 ELB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 94,144 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 93,964 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 93,028 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 93,028 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 92,369 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 92,089 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 92,089 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 91,613 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

steering has slight play - steering box fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2019 91,537 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 90,726 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 89,999 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 88,868 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 87,659 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 86,575 miles

Nearside Rear 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 1 May 2013 84,837 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 83,721 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 82,682 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 81,294 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 79,758 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 78,848 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 77,749 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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G139 ELB is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 G139 ELB, 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 G139 ELB registered?

G139 ELB is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G139 ELB safe to buy?

The MOT history for G139 ELB shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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