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688 AKE

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

67,833 mi
Last recorded67,833 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration688 AKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 67,833 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 67,783 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 67,707 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 67,555 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 67,285 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 67,125 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 66,920 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 66,730 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 66,287 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 66,051 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 66,051 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 65,616 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 65,276 miles

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 65,276 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 64,869 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 64,463 miles

all four tyres have cracks

Pass 24 Jun 2011 63,630 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 62,289 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear exhaust box just starting to corrod slightly

Pass 15 Jun 2009 61,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 60,251 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 59,460 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 59,019 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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688 AKE is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 688 AKE, 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

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What year was 688 AKE registered?

688 AKE is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 August 1988.

Is 688 AKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 688 AKE shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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