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G213 RCW

1989 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

120,514 mi
Last recorded120,514 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl79,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG213 RCW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 120,514 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

offside and nearside front inner wheel arch corroded outside prescribed areas

Fail 13 Jun 2025 120,514 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

offside and nearside front inner wheel arch corroded outside prescribed areas

Pass 3 Jun 2024 120,424 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front sub frame bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 12 Jun 2023 120,163 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front sub-frame all bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 7 Jun 2023 120,163 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front sub-frame all bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 20 May 2022 120,004 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes have movement . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all brake pipes covered in grease.

general corrosion under vehicle.

Fail 17 May 2022 120,000 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar mount corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes have movement . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all brake pipes covered in grease.

general corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 9 Aug 2019 119,856 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 119,856 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 119,819 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 119,801 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion towing eye area (6.1.A.1)

brake pipes greased

oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2015 119,377 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 119,043 miles

exhaust in poor conditon

slight play in steering gear

Pass 21 Aug 2012 117,989 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 117,981 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 117,748 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 117,748 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2010 116,601 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 115,128 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2009 115,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 114,522 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 113,595 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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G213 RCW is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 G213 RCW, 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 G213 RCW registered?

G213 RCW is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 August 1989.

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