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G859 SGN

1990 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

2,333 mi
Last recorded2,333 miles
Recorded on6 May 2010
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl88,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG859 SGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 May 2010 2,333 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Outer Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2009 2,102 miles

oil leak from engine

oil leak from steering box

Fail 17 Jun 2009 2,102 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak from engine

oil leak from steering box

Pass 9 Jul 2008 1,607 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 1,607 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

slight fluid leak from steering box

Pass 11 Jun 2007 730 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 105,289 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Slight oil leak from engine area n/s

Fail 23 May 2006 105,289 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Slight oil leak from engine area n/s

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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G859 SGN is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G859 SGN, 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 G859 SGN registered?

G859 SGN is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G859 SGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for G859 SGN shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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