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G231 FUH

1989 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

107,001 mi
Last recorded107,001 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl79,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG231 FUH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 107,001 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 106,414 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 106,074 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 103,591 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

automatic gearbox oil pipe leaking

battery insecure

fuel brather pipe heavily corroded

play in steering box o/s/f and n/s/f

Fail 6 Jan 2012 103,587 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

automatic gearbox oil pipe leaking

battery insecure

fuel brather pipe heavily corroded

play in steering box o/s/f and n/s/f

Pass 4 May 2010 90,556 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 101,001 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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G231 FUH is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 G231 FUH, 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 G231 FUH registered?

G231 FUH is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G231 FUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for G231 FUH shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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