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G251 OGU

1989 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

108,222 mi
Last recorded108,222 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl79,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG251 OGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 108,222 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 107,845 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 107,844 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 106,234 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor & sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside front fog lamp not working

Pass 6 Aug 2018 104,199 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 103,518 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 102,833 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 101,139 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 99,193 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 97,317 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 95,803 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 93,524 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 16 Aug 2011 93,522 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 90,763 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Oct 2010 90,763 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 82,497 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2009 82,344 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 73,658 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 73,658 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 72,924 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 70,385 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 66,906 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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G251 OGU is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 G251 OGU, 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 G251 OGU registered?

G251 OGU is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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