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G98 WYK

1990 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,904 mi
Last recorded80,904 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl88,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG98 WYK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 80,904 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2026 80,875 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 79,895 miles

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2022 79,895 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 79,598 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 79,494 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 79,491 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 78,385 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 78,385 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 73,122 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 73,122 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 73,121 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 73,031 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 73,027 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 73,027 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 72,852 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 72,551 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 72,143 miles

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

Slight weep from steering box oil seal.

Pass 25 Apr 2008 71,977 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 71,104 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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G98 WYK is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 G98 WYK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G98 WYK registered?

G98 WYK is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G98 WYK safe to buy?

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