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88 ARC

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

41,569 mi
Last recorded41,569 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration88 ARC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 41,569 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 41,390 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 41,115 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 39,913 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 39,491 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 39,097 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 38,332 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 37,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chips (8.3.1a)

bonnet insulation deteriorated & insecure

both front tyres heavily perished & cracked

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

windscreen wiper smearing

Pass 28 Nov 2016 37,785 miles

Front Registration plate broken

Front tyres both sides are deteriorated crack in the tread and sidewall

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

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged crack both sides (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wiper blade worn

Pass 10 Dec 2015 37,141 miles

Emission system just met the requirements CO level at 1st fast idle was fail

Engine bonnet insulator deteriorated/damage by rats

Nearside Front tyre damage at outer sidewall

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight oil leak /moist of oil at intake manifole

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

engine component,the top of the engine, ( damage/ Nest of Rat)

front registration plate crack

front tyres are crack at outer tread sidewall

Fail 27 Nov 2015 37,141 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering return pipe (2.3.3b)

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged both sides (4.1.D.1e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and nearside (3.6.B.4d)

Emission system just met the requirements CO level at 1st fast idle was fail

Engine bonnet insulator deteriorated/damage by rats

Nearside Front tyre damage at outer sidewall

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight oil leak /moist of oil at intake manifole

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

engine component,the top of the engine, ( damage/ Nest of Rat)

front registration plate crack

front tyres are crack at outer tread sidewall

Pass 26 Nov 2014 36,335 miles

front registration plate cracked

front tyres start to crack

nearside front tyre valve and rear tyre valves deteriorated

Fail 9 Dec 2013 35,799 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

bonnet insulation insecure

Pass 9 Dec 2013 35,799 miles

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

bonnet insulation insecure

Pass 21 Nov 2012 34,928 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front number plate cracked.

Pass 25 Nov 2011 34,287 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nsf steering idle arm - slight play on the ball joints

Pass 22 Nov 2010 33,385 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 31,994 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 31,334 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 30,626 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 29,612 miles

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

offside front tyre uneven wear inner tread

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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88 ARC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 79,403 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 88 ARC, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 88 ARC registered?

88 ARC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is 88 ARC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 88 ARC shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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