CarVerify

Free Car Check

G606 YVT

1989 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2962cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

31,241 mi
Last recorded31,241 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl79,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationG606 YVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 31,241 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2025 31,037 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 30,825 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 30,506 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 30,280 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 29,835 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 29,678 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 29,344 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 28,799 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 28,102 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing

n/s front tyre perishing

Pass 9 Apr 2014 27,389 miles

both front wiper blades poor condition.

n/s/f washer jet poor condition.

Pass 7 Jan 2013 25,622 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 25,415 miles

gearbox oil leaking .

no tops on battery

Pass 20 Oct 2010 25,163 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 24,534 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 23,675 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 22,941 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

advise corrosion to rear exhaust box

advise front number plate twisted aiming low

advise handbrake travel low tight

advise nearside rear hand brake low effort

advise offside rear brake hose metal end slight corrosion

advise offside rear footbrake low effort

Pass 26 Oct 2005 22,941 miles

advise corrosion to rear exhaust box

advise front number plate twisted aiming low

advise handbrake travel low tight

advise nearside rear hand brake low effort

advise offside rear brake hose metal end slight corrosion

advise offside rear footbrake low effort

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
Full Mercedes-benz Sl reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

G606 YVT is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 G606 YVT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G606 YVT?

You can check the full history of G606 YVT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was G606 YVT registered?

G606 YVT is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G606 YVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for G606 YVT shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G606 YVT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on G606 YVT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.