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G580 MGJ

1989 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

137,173 mi
Last recorded137,173 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl79,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG580 MGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2017 137,173 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (x2 places) (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lamp broken (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lamp broken (1.2.1e)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

front number plate cracked

fuel cap seal perished

nearside + offside front outer sills corroded

offside windscreen wiper blade split

rear exhaust box deteriorated + rubbers mmountings

Pass 3 Mar 2016 134,936 miles

Front oil leak

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear diff oil leak

fuel pipes corroded

play in inner steering rack joints

Fail 29 Feb 2016 134,934 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front oil leak

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear tail lamp cracked

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear diff oil leak

fuel pipes corroded

play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 16 Mar 2015 132,800 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 130,468 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 128,948 miles

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

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Driver's seat back rest, slightly loose

Front wiper mechanism, slow operation

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear lense cover,cracked

Oil leak

Rear subframe bushes,slightly worn

Fail 30 Jan 2013 128,948 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Driver's seat back rest, slightly loose

Front wiper mechanism, slow operation

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear lense cover,cracked

Oil leak

Rear subframe bushes,slightly worn

Pass 23 Jan 2012 124,181 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 124,150 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 119,334 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 115,634 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2009 115,632 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 26 Nov 2008 111,159 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 111,159 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 106,416 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fail 19 Nov 2007 106,307 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

All road tyres on vehicle are worn close to wear bar

All suspension bushes on front and rear suspension unit are deteriorated

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Light corrosion to suspension units on front and rear of vehicle

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 100,833 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 100,812 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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G580 MGJ is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 G580 MGJ, 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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G580 MGJ is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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