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342 MAB

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

77,124 mi
Last recorded77,124 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration342 MAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 77,124 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 77,116 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 77,096 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 77,081 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 77,071 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 77,085 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 77,073 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 77,001 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 76,964 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 76,952 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 76,929 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 76,906 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

front tyers cracked

Pass 7 Apr 2014 76,877 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 76,821 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 5 Mar 2012 76,508 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 76,249 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 75,919 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Mar 2010 75,919 miles

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

Front Steering damper gland failed and leaking oil (2.2.C.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front registration plate slightly loose

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear brake pads wearing unevenly

slight play in steering idler

Pass 26 Sep 2005 73,625 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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342 MAB is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 342 MAB, 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 342 MAB registered?

342 MAB is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 October 1988.

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