1989 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.0L Petrol · G783 VJH
1989 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.0L, petrol). First registered 10 Aug 1989. Recorded mileage 121,669 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,669 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G783 VJH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2026
- 121,669 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G783 VJH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Mercedes-Benz Sl (G783 VJH) between June 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
G783 VJH Mileage History
- 20/06/2023119,118 mi
- 26/06/2024119,899 mi+781 mi
- 26/06/2024119,899 mi
- 10/07/2025120,699 mi+800 mi
- 09/07/2026121,669 mi+970 mi
Average of roughly 836 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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