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G833 PWU

1990 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

7,873 mi
Last recorded7,873 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl88,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG833 PWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 7,873 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 7,809 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 7,809 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking at fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 7,744 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 7,458 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 7,309 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 7,289 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 7,234 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 7,222 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 7,190 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 7,188 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 6,756 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 6,731 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 6,690 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 6,582 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 6,472 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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G833 PWU is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 88,757 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 G833 PWU, 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 36 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 G833 PWU registered?

G833 PWU is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 May 1990.

Is G833 PWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G833 PWU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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