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243 XWC

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,487 mi
Last recorded96,487 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration243 XWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 9 Apr 2026 96,487 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 95,843 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 95,245 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 95,116 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 94,615 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 93,094 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 90,841 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 87,780 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 87,735 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 87,024 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 85,872 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 85,465 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 84,752 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 84,636 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 84,004 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 81,228 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 77,898 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 77,376 miles

BOTH REAR DRIVE SHAFT INNER OIL SEALS LEAKING BOTH OUTER SILLS CORRODED AROUND JACKING POINTS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 76,887 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)

steering damper worn

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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243 XWC is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 243 XWC, 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 243 XWC?

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What year was 243 XWC registered?

243 XWC is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is 243 XWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 243 XWC shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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