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G407 TYW

1989 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,208 mi
Last recorded65,208 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl79,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG407 TYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 65,208 miles

Slight blow from centre silencer.

Pass 4 Aug 2023 65,129 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 65,127 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to arch as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 65,112 miles

Coolant leak Suspect from rocker cover gasket. ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From middle section. (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive From gearbox and engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 65,053 miles

Coolant leak Suspect from radiator. ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From middle section. (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Suspect from gear box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 65,035 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 65,024 miles

Slight blow from middle section of exhaust.

Pass 22 Jan 2018 65,011 miles

Pin holes in centre section of exhaust.

Pass 24 Jan 2017 64,918 miles

Both rear shock absorber lower bushes cracking.

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

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

Oil leak from engine and gearbox.

Slight blow from middle section of exhaust.

Pass 29 Jan 2016 64,853 miles

Auxiliary belt cracking.

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

Fail 21 Jan 2016 64,850 miles

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

Auxiliary belt cracking.

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

Pass 2 May 2014 64,632 miles

Battery tray corroded

Fail 2 May 2014 64,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Battery tray corroded

Pass 8 May 2013 64,412 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 64,412 miles

Nearside Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 63,909 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 63,566 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 63,390 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 63,390 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 63,283 miles

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

Offside 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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G407 TYW is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G407 TYW, 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 G407 TYW registered?

G407 TYW is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 August 1989.

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