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G782 RHG

1989 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

87,544 mi
Last recorded87,544 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl79,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG782 RHG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 87,544 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed fouling on tyre on lock to lock check! (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 87,554 miles

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking at pump. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed fouling on tyre on lock to lock check! (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 86,795 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 86,795 miles

Fuel system component leaking leaking from unions to fuel pump! (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipes into center silencer corroded & holed. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 86,063 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 86,061 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look worn & burnt. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 86,029 miles

Nearside headlamp damaged

Fail 22 Aug 2022 86,029 miles

Nearside headlamp damaged

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 85,062 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mount area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

washers poor but adequate.

Fail 13 Aug 2021 85,062 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mount area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel system component leaking slight leak on fuel pump union. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

washers poor but adequate.

Pass 26 May 2020 83,966 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 83,966 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 83,135 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 83,135 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working washer jet (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 82,284 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 81,312 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 81,044 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 81,044 miles

Nearside Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 12 May 2015 80,770 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 80,308 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 78,800 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 77,791 miles

play front subframe bushes

play steering box

rear pads low

Fail 30 Apr 2009 77,791 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

play front subframe bushes

play steering box

rear pads low

Pass 8 May 2008 76,955 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 May 2008 765,949 miles

Offside Front Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 May 2007 75,332 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 74,216 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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G782 RHG is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 G782 RHG, 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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G782 RHG is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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