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G696 VMT

1989 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,552 mi
Last recorded13,552 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl79,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG696 VMT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 10 Jun 2024 13,552 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 13,496 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 13,191 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 12,741 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 12,375 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 12,124 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 12,048 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 11,988 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 11,981 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 11,976 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 11,880 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2013 11,875 miles

The rear tyres are cracking.

Pass 12 Jul 2012 11,871 miles

The n/s washer jets are not working.

The rear tyres are starting to crack.

Pass 15 Jul 2011 11,472 miles

Slight play in the steering.

Pass 14 Jul 2010 11,467 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 11,457 miles

The rear tyres are cracking on the edges.

Pass 20 Jun 2008 11,446 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 11,440 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 11,191 miles

Advise wipers.

Slight play in the steering.

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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G696 VMT is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G696 VMT, 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 G696 VMT registered?

G696 VMT is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 September 1989.

Is G696 VMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for G696 VMT shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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