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G27 YEH

1989 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

96,521 mi
Last recorded96,521 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl79,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG27 YEH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 96,521 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2025 96,240 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 95,997 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 95,657 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s bushes slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 95,260 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 94,176 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 93,003 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 92,232 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 8 May 2018 92,213 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 May 2016 92,156 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 91,962 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 91,529 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 91,154 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 89,694 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 87,395 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 87,395 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2009 84,187 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 80,170 miles

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

front no plate damaged

Pass 24 Sep 2007 75,288 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 73,198 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 65,574 miles

slight movement in front crossmember mounting bushes

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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G27 YEH is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 G27 YEH, 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 G27 YEH registered?

G27 YEH is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G27 YEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for G27 YEH shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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