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G180 WBL

1989 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

19,191 mi
Last recorded19,191 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl79,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG180 WBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 19,191 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 19,111 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 18,925 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 18,913 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 18,692 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 18,488 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 18,342 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 18,083 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 17,883 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 17,704 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 17,340 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 17,144 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 16,989 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 16,832 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 16,635 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 16,343 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 16,399 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 16,266 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 16,261 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 15,910 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 14,743 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 14,743 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 14,120 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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G180 WBL is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 G180 WBL, 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 G180 WBL registered?

G180 WBL is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 August 1989.

Is G180 WBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G180 WBL shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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