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G200 SGS

1989 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

104,483 mi
Last recorded104,483 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl79,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG200 SGS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 104,483 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 104,364 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 103,357 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 101,809 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under bonnet sound deadening is insecure and could fall into the fan belts

Pass 29 Sep 2022 99,928 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 99,880 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 99,291 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 98,970 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 98,964 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2016 97,753 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 96,282 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 95,204 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 94,104 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 92,123 miles

CORROSION IN NEARSIDE DOOR STEP

ENGINE LEAKING OIL

H'C's HIGH AT IDLE SPEED 1136PPM

OFFSIDE ENGINE STABLELIZER BRACKET LOOSE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD LOW & SPLITS IN SIDE WALL 205/65/15V

POWER STEERING LEAKING FLUID

Fail 6 Oct 2009 92,123 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

CORROSION IN NEARSIDE DOOR STEP

ENGINE LEAKING OIL

H'C's HIGH AT IDLE SPEED 1136PPM

OFFSIDE ENGINE STABLELIZER BRACKET LOOSE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD LOW & SPLITS IN SIDE WALL 205/65/15V

POWER STEERING LEAKING FLUID

Pass 3 Oct 2008 88,734 miles

CORROSION IN NEARSIDE DOOR STEP

ENGINE LEAKING OIL

OFFSIDE ENGINE STABLEIZER BRACKET LOOSE

SPLITS IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SIDE WALL 205/65/15V

Fail 3 Oct 2008 88,734 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

CORROSION IN NEARSIDE DOOR STEP

ENGINE LEAKING OIL

OFFSIDE ENGINE STABLEIZER BRACKET LOOSE

SPLITS IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SIDE WALL 205/65/15V

Pass 4 Oct 2007 85,902 miles

ENGINE LEAKING OIL

EXHAUST EMISSIONS H.C'S HIGH 1400 PPM

OFFSIDE ENGINE STABLIZER BRACKET LOOSE

Fail 4 Oct 2007 85,902 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

ENGINE LEAKING OIL

EXHAUST EMISSIONS H.C'S HIGH 1400 PPM

OFFSIDE ENGINE STABLIZER BRACKET LOOSE

Pass 4 Oct 2006 83,067 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 83,067 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

EXHAUST EMISSIONS H,C's HIGH 1100ppm

OFFSIDE ENGINE STABILIZER BRACKET LOOSE

ENGINE LEAKING OIL

Pass 7 Oct 2005 81,046 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 81,046 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

ENGINE OIL LEAKS

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD LOW 205/65/15V

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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G200 SGS is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 G200 SGS, 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 G200 SGS registered?

G200 SGS is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G200 SGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for G200 SGS shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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