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2 BNY

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,783 mi
Last recorded47,783 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 BNY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 12 Aug 2024 47,783 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 47,747 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 47,660 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 47,591 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 47,560 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 47,532 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 47,390 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 47,228 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 47,050 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 46,860 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 46,666 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 46,511 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 46,464 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 46,316 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 46,268 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 45,935 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 45,619 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 45,479 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 45,345 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 45,154 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)

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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2 BNY is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 2 BNY, 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

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What year was 2 BNY registered?

2 BNY is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 August 1988.

Is 2 BNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2 BNY shows 20 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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