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131 LLY

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

20,466 mi
Last recorded20,466 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration131 LLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 20,466 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 20,452 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 20,450 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal cracking

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 20,444 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal cracking

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 20,440 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 19,978 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 19,938 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 18,983 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 17,845 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 17,357 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Mar 2008 17,357 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 15,472 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 13,548 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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131 LLY is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 75,629 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 131 LLY, 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 38 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 131 LLY registered?

131 LLY is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 February 1988.

Is 131 LLY safe to buy?

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