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G268 PUB

1989 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

131,358 mi
Last recorded131,358 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl79,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG268 PUB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 131,358 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 131,358 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 130,597 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 130,067 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 130,064 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail bulged without any pressure applied (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 129,689 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 129,194 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 128,905 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 128,903 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 128,540 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 128,218 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 127,470 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed cracked (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 125,212 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 124,599 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 120,868 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 120,868 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 116,675 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 115,674 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside front brake slightly binding

Pass 29 Jun 2012 114,495 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 113,168 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 112,083 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 112,083 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 110,438 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 107,827 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 107,827 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 102,108 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2008 102,108 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Jan 2008 102,097 miles

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Corrosion to all jacking points on vehicle

Corrosion to near and offside upper and lower outer sill areas

Corrosion to near and offside upper sill areas inside door frame areas

Corrosion to outer body of vehicle in places

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front and rear tyres deteriorated on outer wall of tyes

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion inside nearside rear wheel arch area

corrosion to spare wheel well area

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 5 Jan 2007 99,895 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 99,895 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both sides rear & off side front jaking point start corrosion need to be repaier

Pass 30 Dec 2005 97,550 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 97,550 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front 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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G268 PUB is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 G268 PUB, 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 G268 PUB registered?

G268 PUB is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 December 1989.

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