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G848 XNB

1989 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,786 mi
Last recorded100,786 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl79,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG848 XNB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2012 100,786 miles

asr light indicating fault in system

centre exhaust box deterioated

front to rear suspension pipes corroded

suspension pipe across front crossmember corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2012 100,876 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

asr light indicating fault in system

centre exhaust box deterioated

front to rear suspension pipes corroded

suspension pipe across front crossmember corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2010 100,344 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 100,317 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 99,034 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 95,836 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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G848 XNB is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G848 XNB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G848 XNB registered?

G848 XNB is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 August 1989.

Is G848 XNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for G848 XNB shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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