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G232 OPW

1989 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,092 mi
Last recorded100,092 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl79,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG232 OPW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 100,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jun 2018 99,478 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 99,478 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2017 98,983 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 97,467 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 94,362 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 91,215 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 91,215 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

engine missfire.

Pass 11 Sep 2012 89,771 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

creaking noise coming from front shockers

offside front washer jet blocked

slight play in nearside steering idler arm

Fail 11 Sep 2012 89,771 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

creaking noise coming from front shockers

offside front washer jet blocked

slight play in nearside steering idler arm

Pass 24 Nov 2010 85,673 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 19 Nov 2010 85,673 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

offside and nearside front tyres perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 19 Nov 2009 83,859 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 80,222 miles

covers fitted under car

Fail 30 Aug 2008 80,222 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

covers fitted under car

Pass 5 Sep 2007 29,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 79,663 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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G232 OPW is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 G232 OPW, 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 G232 OPW registered?

G232 OPW is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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