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G641 NKL

1989 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

101,704 mi
Last recorded101,704 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl79,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG641 NKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 101,704 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 101,540 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 101,488 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 101,401 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 101,249 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 101,121 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 100,905 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 100,326 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 100,199 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 100,022 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 89,890 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 99,411 miles

oil seepage

slight wear in nearside front suspension lower ball joint

Fail 30 Oct 2013 99,236 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

nearside front lower ball joint worn

offside front and nearside front brake pipes corroded at brake hose ends

offside headlamp aim on upper limit

p.a.s box damp

wipers poor

Pass 30 Oct 2013 99,236 miles

nearside front lower ball joint worn

offside front and nearside front brake pipes corroded at brake hose ends

offside headlamp aim on upper limit

p.a.s box damp

wipers poor

Pass 27 Oct 2012 98,521 miles

headlamp aims on upper limit

lift in nearside front lower ball joint

nearside wiper

offside front and nearside front brake pipes corroded

p.a.s box damp

various steering joint dust boots perished

Pass 16 Nov 2011 98,060 miles

washers poorly aimed

rear brake hose ferules rusty

steering box damp

corrosion near abs pump mountings

long travel on parking brake lever

offside front brake binding

offside rear and offside front brake pipes rusty

wear in nearside front lower ball joint

Fail 16 Nov 2011 98,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

corrosion near abs pump mountings

long travel on parking brake lever

offside front brake binding

offside rear and offside front brake pipes rusty

rear brake hose ferules rusty

steering box damp

washers poorly aimed

wear in nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 21 Dec 2010 96,693 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 96,693 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 96,383 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 92,261 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 89,967 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 85,146 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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G641 NKL is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 G641 NKL, 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 G641 NKL registered?

G641 NKL is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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