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G798 XPM

1989 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

77,169 mi
Last recorded77,169 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl79,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG798 XPM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 77,169 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 71,068 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 70,499 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 69,805 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 69,290 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 67,659 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 66,215 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 64,480 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 62,711 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 61,990 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 61,290 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 60,801 miles

N/S outer washer jet partially blocked

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 60,801 miles

N/S outer washer jet partially blocked

Pass 21 Jul 2014 60,147 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 58,627 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 57,609 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 57,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 56,038 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 54,238 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 51,472 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 48,441 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 46,248 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 46,212 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2006 43,978 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 43,978 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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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G798 XPM is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 G798 XPM, 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 G798 XPM registered?

G798 XPM is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G798 XPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for G798 XPM shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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