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812 BOB

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2009
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

129,730 mi
Last recorded129,730 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration812 BOB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2019 129,730 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Fail 24 Jun 2008 129,422 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 129,422 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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812 BOB is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 812 BOB, 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 812 BOB registered?

812 BOB is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 January 1988.

Is 812 BOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 812 BOB shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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