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G71 MSA

1989 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

73,069 mi
Last recorded73,069 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl79,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG71 MSA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 73,069 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 73,039 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 72,600 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 72,039 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 71,420 miles

Nearside Front OFFSIDE FRONT, OFFSIDE REAR TYRES ALL PERISHED

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 71,419 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front OFFSIDE FRONT, OFFSIDE REAR TYRES ALL PERISHED

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 71,367 miles

front tyres perished

offside rear tyre perished

slight play in steering

Pass 24 Apr 2018 71,170 miles

front tyres perished

offside rear tyre perished

slight play in steering

Pass 6 Apr 2016 69,385 miles

both front and offside rear tyres perished

slight play in steering

Pass 2 Oct 2013 69,077 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 67,987 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 65,243 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 65,243 miles

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

centre exhaust rubber mount split

Pass 6 Oct 2010 62,109 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust mount broken (system still secure)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 61,207 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 61,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 59,833 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 58,696 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 57,963 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 57,175 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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G71 MSA is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 G71 MSA, 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 G71 MSA registered?

G71 MSA is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 September 1989.

Is G71 MSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G71 MSA shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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