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G205 SAP

1989 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

60,637 mi
Last recorded60,637 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl79,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG205 SAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 60,637 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 60,554 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 60,406 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 60,406 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 60,280 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 59,833 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 59,661 miles

Front subframe bushes slight movment

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component around steering box (2.1.5 (a))

covers fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2018 59,300 miles

Front subframe bushes slight play

covers fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2017 58,560 miles

Front subframe bushes slight play

power steering box slight seepage

Pass 14 Nov 2016 57,907 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 57,069 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Sep 2014 55,929 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust corroded

front subframe bushs slight play

Pass 24 Sep 2013 55,048 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 54,037 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 53,194 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 52,541 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 51,447 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 51,447 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 50,426 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 49,518 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 7 Nov 2007 49,516 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2006 48,641 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 47,719 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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G205 SAP is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 G205 SAP, 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 G205 SAP registered?

G205 SAP is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G205 SAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for G205 SAP shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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