1989 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.0L Petrol · G131 EDP
1989 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.0L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1989. Recorded mileage 251,324 miles. MOT valid until 03/08/2027. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/08/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 251,324 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 2962cc
G131 EDP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2026
- 251,324 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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G131 EDP Mileage History
- 29/05/2024248,405 mi
- 05/08/2024248,413 mi+8 mi
- 07/07/2025250,067 mi+1,654 mi
- 16/07/2026251,324 mi+1,257 mi
- 16/07/2026251,324 mi
Average of roughly 1,371 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
G131 EDP 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 (G131 EDP) between May 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly r”; “Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”.
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