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7 FE

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,407 mi
Last recorded99,407 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7 FE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 8 Sep 2025 99,407 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 99,010 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 98,543 miles

Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 98,004 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 97,286 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 97,002 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 95,770 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 95,063 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 94,487 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 93,825 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 93,268 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 92,678 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 92,209 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 92,036 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 91,818 miles

corosion on rear discs

offside front discs slighty scored

Pass 2 Apr 2010 91,400 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 90,604 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 90,423 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 90,119 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2006 89,466 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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7 FE is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 7 FE, 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 7 FE registered?

7 FE is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is 7 FE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 7 FE shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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