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66 SY

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

37,272 mi
Last recorded37,272 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration66 SY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 37,272 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 37,228 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 37,223 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 37,190 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 37,082 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 36,939 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 36,894 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 36,794 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 36,745 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 36,582 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 36,489 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 36,337 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 36,156 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 35,783 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 35,420 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 35,171 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 34,041 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 32,979 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 32,322 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 32,147 miles

all outer tyre walls have slight cracking but no cords exposed.

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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66 SY is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 66 SY, 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 66 SY registered?

66 SY is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 July 1988.

Is 66 SY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 66 SY shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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