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G720 UHV

1989 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

170,729 mi
Last recorded170,729 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl79,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG720 UHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 170,729 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 170,658 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 170,425 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 169,900 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 169,805 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 169,754 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 169,511 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine top end tapping

hazard switch temperamental

low coolant light illuminated

nearside front fog light not working

Pass 21 Oct 2016 169,428 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 169,272 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 169,205 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 169,001 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 168,996 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 168,356 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 168,352 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front and offside rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 Feb 2010 166,845 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 166,845 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2009 165,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

genrall perishing all suspension bushes

sills starting to corrode

slight free play in steering box

Pass 28 Apr 2008 160,926 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Genral perrishing to all suspension bushes.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 155,588 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slight perrishing on all suspension bushes

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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G720 UHV is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 G720 UHV, 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 G720 UHV registered?

G720 UHV is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 November 1989.

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