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G364 DPM

1989 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

82,505 mi
Last recorded82,505 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl79,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG364 DPM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 82,505 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 82,486 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 82,086 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 82,086 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 81,836 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

asr light illuminated

both front shock absorber gaiters deteriorated

both front shock absorber top mounts creaking

n/s/r , o/s/f and o/s/r tyres perished on outer sidewalls especially when weight of vehicle on them

slight front brake judder

Fail 16 Sep 2019 81,836 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

asr light illuminated

both front shock absorber gaiters deteriorated

both front shock absorber top mounts creaking

n/s/r , o/s/f and o/s/r tyres perished on outer sidewalls especially when weight of vehicle on them

slight front brake judder

Pass 10 Sep 2018 81,827 miles

both front brake/abs wiring harnesses in poor condition

Pass 4 Jul 2017 81,010 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 80,452 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 79,960 miles

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

both front tyres perished in tread

nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

offside front brake pads getting low

offside front top suspension mount noisey

offside front tyre low on inner edge

rear tyres perished in tread

Pass 18 Aug 2014 79,456 miles

front tyres worn slightly on inner edges especially offside

Pass 16 Aug 2013 77,671 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 75,726 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 73,131 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 68,657 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 29 Apr 2010 68,651 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 May 2009 65,386 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 62,351 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 62,015 miles

engine under tray fitted

front wiper worn

o/s/r tyre on wear indicators

oil leaks

outer sill covers fitted

plastic cover missing from n/s/r seat belt

plastic covers fitted to both rear lower suspension arms

Pass 17 Nov 2005 61,355 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 61,355 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

245/40 ZR 18 97Y PIRELLI.

Covers fitted to outer sills.

Engine oil leaks.

Engine under shield fitted.

Front + rear inner wheel arch covers fitted.

Incorrect pressure both rear tyres.

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

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

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

Rear brake hose unions corroded.

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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G364 DPM is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 G364 DPM, 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 G364 DPM registered?

G364 DPM is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G364 DPM safe to buy?

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