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G249 SGN

1990 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

70,513 mi
Last recorded70,513 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl88,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG249 SGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 70,513 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 69,833 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 May 2017 69,448 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of car brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear suspension pipes corroding

Pass 6 May 2016 68,962 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 68,227 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 68,002 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 67,953 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 65,914 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 65,901 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 65,210 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 62,581 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 59,297 miles

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

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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G249 SGN is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 G249 SGN, 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 G249 SGN registered?

G249 SGN is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 May 1990.

Is G249 SGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for G249 SGN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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