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G449 WPN

1989 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,183 mi
Last recorded116,183 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl79,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG449 WPN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 116,183 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both are perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both are perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 116,182 miles

Front Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached the lower section is detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both are perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both are perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 116,059 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 116,059 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 116,003 miles

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 115,892 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Wishbone holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Holed within 30cm of Anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust box, has Exhaust leak, emissions un-affected

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 115,844 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 115,408 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 112,555 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 110,229 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 109,536 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 109,210 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 109,210 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both rear (2.7.3)

brake disc modified and seriously weakened both front (3.5.1n)

Pass 8 Jan 2018 108,887 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 107,827 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 107,137 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 107,041 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 107,016 miles

front tyres worn on edges.

fuel lines poor condition.

heavy underbody corrosion.

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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G449 WPN is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G449 WPN, 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 G449 WPN registered?

G449 WPN is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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