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8 BL

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

56,022 mi
Last recorded56,022 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 BL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2012 56,022 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 and rear tyres showing signs of cracking

Pass 20 Sep 2011 55,982 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 55,279 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 55,279 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 54,085 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 53,642 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 53,024 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 52,494 miles

front exhaust very soon

Pass 22 Sep 2005 51,962 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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8 BL is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 8 BL, 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

How do I check the history of 8 BL?

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What year was 8 BL registered?

8 BL is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 March 1988.

Is 8 BL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8 BL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 8 BL have outstanding finance?

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