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G991 FJK

1989 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

114,415 mi
Last recorded114,415 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl79,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG991 FJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 114,415 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 114,105 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 113,887 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 113,327 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 112,667 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 May 2022 112,667 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 112,555 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 111,613 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 111,417 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 111,093 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 110,238 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 30 Aug 2014 110,059 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 5 Mar 2013 104,776 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 104,579 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 104,579 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 104,492 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

play in rack osf

Fail 25 Aug 2010 104,492 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

play in rack osf

Pass 6 Jul 2009 102,285 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

play in steering box o/s/f

wipers spliting both

Pass 4 Jul 2008 96,200 miles

centre and rear exhaust rubbers wearing

slight play in steering

Fail 2 Jul 2008 96,162 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

centre and rear exhaust rubbers wearing

slight play in steering

Pass 5 Jul 2007 94,251 miles

both rear tyres at legal limit

Pass 4 Jul 2006 91,500 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2005 91,358 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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G991 FJK is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 G991 FJK, 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 G991 FJK registered?

G991 FJK is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G991 FJK safe to buy?

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