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1370 HX

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

67,691 mi
Last recorded67,691 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1370 HX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 67,691 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 67,570 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 67,123 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 66,728 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 66,234 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 65,164 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 63,948 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Vacuum pipe in OSF inner wing perished and insecure

Pass 18 Jun 2018 62,910 miles

Front Offside and Nearside brake flexi pipe ferrules slightly corroded

Front offside and Nearside tyres slightly perished

Pass 21 Jun 2017 62,456 miles

parking brake just passed reuirements

Pass 22 Jun 2016 61,130 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 61,039 miles

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

some suspension rubber parts starting crack with age

Fail 22 May 2015 60,986 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

some suspension rubber part starting to crack with age

Pass 3 Jun 2014 60,878 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 60,810 miles

two front tyres are old

Fail 10 Jul 2013 60,810 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

two front tyres are old

Pass 25 Jun 2012 60,783 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 60,615 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 60,440 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 60,280 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 59,968 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 58,644 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 58,428 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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1370 HX is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 1370 HX, 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 1370 HX registered?

1370 HX is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 June 1988.

Is 1370 HX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1370 HX shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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