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610 MPX

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,158 mi
Last recorded99,158 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration610 MPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 99,158 miles

Nearside handbrake low effort

Power steering pump has slight seepage steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 98,088 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 97,184 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 95,513 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 94,963 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2020 94,963 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 93,847 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2017 93,282 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 92,753 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 92,752 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 92,330 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 91,599 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 91,599 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 90,199 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 89,098 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 89,098 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 88,849 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 85,242 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 85,212 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Fail 29 Nov 2008 85,207 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel pipes coroded at rear

Pass 31 Mar 2007 83,173 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 81,501 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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610 MPX is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 610 MPX, 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 610 MPX registered?

610 MPX is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 May 1988.

Is 610 MPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 610 MPX shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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