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G940 UWV

1990 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

70,706 mi
Last recorded70,706 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2021
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl88,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG940 UWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2021 70,706 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small rust hole near front (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive minor leak looks to be from engine and running back to gearbox sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 70,649 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 70,370 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 70,234 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 69,917 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 69,151 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 68,500 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 66,711 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight leak exhaust

Pass 11 Apr 2013 65,562 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 64,031 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2011 63,171 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 63,165 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

all 4 tyres perrished!!!

Pass 9 Jul 2010 61,551 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 59,237 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 58,852 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 58,048 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 57,860 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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G940 UWV is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 G940 UWV, 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 G940 UWV registered?

G940 UWV is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 May 1990.

Is G940 UWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G940 UWV shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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