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G166 OKW

1989 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

50,259 mi
Last recorded50,259 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl79,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG166 OKW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 50,259 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 49,605 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 49,371 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 48,680 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 47,284 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 47,051 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 46,596 miles

Central Rear Lower Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel leak from underneath tank area (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2020 46,559 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 46,372 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 45,939 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 44,920 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 44,850 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 44,811 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 44,736 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 44,601 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 44,372 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 43,880 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 42,804 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 41,961 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 41,045 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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G166 OKW is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 G166 OKW, 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 G166 OKW registered?

G166 OKW is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G166 OKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G166 OKW shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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