MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
196,427 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit no the limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit no the limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion under the seat (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
slight play in n/s front crossmember bush
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G785 VML 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 80%.
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 G785 VML, 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 G785 VML registered?
G785 VML is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 August 1989.
Is G785 VML safe to buy?
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