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G239 TGF

1990 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

153,016 mi
Last recorded153,016 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl88,757 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG239 TGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 153,016 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 153,014 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 May 2010 150,963 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 May 2010 150,963 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 150,132 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 May 2009 150,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 143,852 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 141,644 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 141,621 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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G239 TGF is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 88,757 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 G239 TGF, 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 36 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 G239 TGF registered?

G239 TGF is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G239 TGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for G239 TGF shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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