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G736 NGF

1989 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

159,797 mi
Last recorded159,797 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl79,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG736 NGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 159,797 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 155,790 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system at pipe joiner (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 154,864 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

fuel cap seal cracking

Fail 26 Feb 2025 154,861 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 23 Jul 2020 154,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2016 154,520 miles

BOTH SIDE FRONT WIPER BLADE RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

BOTH SIDE REAR WHEEL HAS SLIGHT BINDING

OIL LEAK

SURFACE RUST

Pass 28 Jan 2015 154,489 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 154,478 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 154,065 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 153,724 miles

Oil leak

hand brake n/side low

play on steering n/side front

Pass 6 Sep 2007 152,822 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 151,180 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 151,180 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 148,591 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 148,591 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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G736 NGF is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G736 NGF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G736 NGF registered?

G736 NGF is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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