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1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

16,761 mi
Last recorded16,761 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 SG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 16,761 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 16,748 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 16,742 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 16,736 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 16,731 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 16,727 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 16,724 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 16,719 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 16,713 miles

Rear Tyres ageing/side walls cracking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 16,709 miles

windscreen chipped

Pass 10 Dec 2014 16,678 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 16,575 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 16,520 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 16,419 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 16,189 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 16,132 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 16,085 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 16,001 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 15,911 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 15,768 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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1 SG is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 1 SG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 1 SG?

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What year was 1 SG registered?

1 SG is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 March 1988.

Is 1 SG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1 SG shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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