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30 GWR

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

16,452 mi
Last recorded16,452 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration30 GWR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 16,452 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 16,436 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 16,421 miles

fuel filter hose poorly routed

wipers smearing

Fail 28 Mar 2012 16,421 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

fuel filter hose poorly routed

washer jets on n/s poor

wipers smearing

Pass 25 Mar 2011 16,163 miles

Exhaust rubber broken on centre section.

Pass 6 May 2009 16,141 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 16,112 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 16,083 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 16,066 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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30 GWR is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 30 GWR, 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 30 GWR registered?

30 GWR is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is 30 GWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 30 GWR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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