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G487 OKY

1989 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

167,055 mi
Last recorded167,055 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl79,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG487 OKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 167,055 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 167,055 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 153,943 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 147,910 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 146,527 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 143,249 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 141,983 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 61,474 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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G487 OKY is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 G487 OKY, 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 G487 OKY registered?

G487 OKY is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G487 OKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for G487 OKY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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