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G692 UCA

1989 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,839 mi
Last recorded127,839 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl79,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG692 UCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 127,839 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 127,696 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 127,524 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 127,524 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2014 126,698 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 124,827 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 122,516 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 121,607 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 121,282 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 119,589 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 119,281 miles

all jacking points corroding

Fail 4 Dec 2008 119,281 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

all jacking points corroding

Fail 5 Nov 2008 119,278 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all jacking pionts corroding

Pass 31 Oct 2007 118,023 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 115,488 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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G692 UCA is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G692 UCA, 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 G692 UCA registered?

G692 UCA is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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