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544 JDT

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,910 mi
Last recorded70,910 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2019
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration544 JDT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2019 70,910 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 70,890 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 70,883 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 70,848 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 70,771 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 70,766 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 70,766 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 70,739 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 70,727 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 70,727 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 70,703 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 70,698 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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544 JDT is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 544 JDT, 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 544 JDT?

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What year was 544 JDT registered?

544 JDT is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is 544 JDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 544 JDT shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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