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G749 TUF

1990 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

147,555 mi
Last recorded147,555 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl88,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG749 TUF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 147,555 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 146,647 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 145,806 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear . (3.6.B.2c)

Front Steering box has a slight oil leak steering box slight oil leak at gasket . (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn low inner edge / small cut centre tread band . (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear lamp glass cracked .

front centre track rod ball joint boot deteriorated . / n/s

Fail 6 Sep 2017 145,806 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear . (3.6.B.2c)

Front Steering box has a slight oil leak steering box slight oil leak at gasket . (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn low inner edge / small cut centre tread band . (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear lamp glass cracked .

front centre track rod ball joint boot deteriorated . / n/s

Pass 8 Sep 2016 144,256 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 142,419 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 137,998 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 137,998 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

nearside front anti roll bar bush worn

offside front anti roll bar bush worn

wipers not working on all speeds

wipers not working when washers activated

Pass 12 Jun 2013 131,737 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 131,737 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 126,697 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 126,696 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 119,615 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Dec 2009 113,755 miles

ADVISE N/S rear tyre at min limit.

Advise surface corrosion on n/s and o/s frontbrake pipes to flexy hoses.

Advise surface corrosion on o/s and n/s rear metal brake pipes.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 109,802 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 109,356 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Jun 2007 109,277 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 107,429 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 107,429 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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G749 TUF is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 88,757 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 G749 TUF, 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 36 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 G749 TUF registered?

G749 TUF is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 April 1990.

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