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G795 OHL

1989 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,933 mi
Last recorded76,933 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl79,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG795 OHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 76,933 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 76,809 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 76,600 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 76,402 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 74,971 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 74,191 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 73,496 miles

vehicle under sealed

Pass 15 Oct 2018 72,116 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 71,911 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 71,648 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 71,616 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 71,581 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 71,370 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2012 70,632 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 70,116 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 69,647 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

nearside rear inner wheelarch corroded

underside of car rusty

Pass 12 Nov 2010 68,991 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 68,927 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 68,905 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front and rear propshaft couplings split

washer jets - some missing screen

Pass 1 Nov 2008 68,666 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 67,502 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 65,531 miles

Battery insecure

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2006 65,531 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Battery insecure

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2005 63,295 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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G795 OHL is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 G795 OHL, 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 G795 OHL registered?

G795 OHL is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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