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G308 SBV

1990 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,396 mi
Last recorded90,396 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2011
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl88,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG308 SBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2011 90,396 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 90,396 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 90,219 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 90,219 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 87,660 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 87,660 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 87,569 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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G308 SBV is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 G308 SBV, 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 G308 SBV registered?

G308 SBV is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 June 1990.

Is G308 SBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G308 SBV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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