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G879 NGD

1989 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,202 mi
Last recorded20,202 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl79,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG879 NGD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 18 Jun 2019 20,202 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 20,183 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 20,138 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 20,116 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 19,973 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 19,952 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 19,826 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 19,790 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 19,588 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 19,356 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 18,886 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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G879 NGD is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G879 NGD, 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 G879 NGD registered?

G879 NGD is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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