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G265 CKB

1989 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,100 mi
Last recorded75,100 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl79,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG265 CKB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 75,100 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 74,350 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 73,870 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 73,440 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 72,996 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 72,391 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 71,383 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 70,253 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 69,837 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 69,831 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 69,447 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 68,987 miles

all jacking points slightly corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2013 68,468 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 68,468 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 May 2012 67,666 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 67,219 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 66,379 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 65,193 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 65,193 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 64,586 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 64,564 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. (3.4.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 64,016 miles

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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G265 CKB is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 G265 CKB, 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 G265 CKB registered?

G265 CKB is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 August 1989.

Is G265 CKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for G265 CKB shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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