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G783 VJH

1989 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

120,699 mi
Last recorded120,699 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl79,304 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG783 VJH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 120,699 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 119,899 miles

chip to windscreen

Fail 26 Jun 2024 119,899 miles

Side repeater not working nearside & offside (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

chip to windscreen

Pass 20 Jun 2023 119,118 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 117,011 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip on n/s of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 117,011 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall has a tear in it and chords exposed through the tear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip on n/s of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 115,798 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 May 2019 114,196 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 110,898 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 109,567 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 105,487 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 103,214 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 101,911 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 100,610 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 100,609 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 100,034 miles

Oil leak

front windscreen wiper blades smearing slightly

Fail 19 Sep 2011 100,034 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Oil leak

front windscreen wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 6 Sep 2010 99,094 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 97,928 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 97,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 97,559 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 96,284 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 95,001 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 91,964 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings

stone chip in windscreen zone a but within 10mm

Fail 13 Sep 2005 91,962 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

slight play in both front wheel bearings

stone chip in windscreen zone a but within 10mm

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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G783 VJH is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 G783 VJH, 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 G783 VJH registered?

G783 VJH is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 August 1989.

Is G783 VJH safe to buy?

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