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GEL 758L

1989 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

163,243 mi
Last recorded163,243 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl79,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEL 758L
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 163,243 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 162,875 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2014 162,440 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2012 161,890 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 161,612 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

serious corrosion to both front jacking points not within prescribed area.

surface corrosion to both front chassis legs.

surface corrosion to osf & osr floor/sill areas.

Fail 5 Oct 2011 161,612 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

serious corrosion to both front jacking points not within prescribed area.

surface corrosion to both front chassis legs.

surface corrosion to osf & osr floor/sill areas.

Pass 18 Jun 2008 157,037 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 156,647 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Apr 2007 145,622 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 16 Apr 2007 145,622 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

corrosion forming to metal fuel pipe connected to fuel filter.

corrosion forming to metal fuel pipe from tank to valve.

Pass 20 Jan 2006 138,475 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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GEL 758L is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GEL 758L, 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 GEL 758L registered?

GEL 758L is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 September 1989.

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