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G424 BBC

1989 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,064 mi
Last recorded92,064 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl79,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG424 BBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 92,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth inner and outer edges. (195/65R15) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth inner and outer edges. (195/65R15) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 90,798 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2024 89,866 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Perished and split. (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2024 89,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Worn to metal. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Perished and split. (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2007 78,050 miles

(fuel pipe onto fuel pump at rear of vehicle excessively corroded)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2006 78,036 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 76,642 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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G424 BBC is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G424 BBC, 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 G424 BBC registered?

G424 BBC is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G424 BBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G424 BBC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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