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ABZ 455

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,806 mi
Last recorded95,806 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABZ 455
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 95,806 miles

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

Undercarriage and suspension components heavily undersealed

Pass 7 Oct 2024 95,391 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 95,076 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all underside components covered in underseal

Fail 10 Oct 2023 95,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all underside components covered in underseal

Fail 14 Sep 2023 95,075 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened arm holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all underside components covered in underseal

Pass 18 Aug 2022 94,762 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 94,347 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 93,825 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 93,471 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 92,962 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 92,960 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 92,531 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 30 Aug 2016 91,932 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 91,539 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 91,538 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 90,931 miles

n/s/f brake binding slightly.

Pass 7 Aug 2013 90,533 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 90,316 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 90,314 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 90,208 miles

EXHAUST TAILBOX CORRODED.

GENERAL OIL LEAKS.

R/H NUMBER PLATE LIGHT SLIGHTLY DULL.

Pass 27 Jul 2010 89,947 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL SLIGHTLY LOW.

EXHAUST TAIL SECTION SLIGHTLY CORRODED.

L/H WING INDICATOR LAMP SLIGHTLY LOOSE.

L/H/F AND REAR BRAKE HOSES SLIGHTLY PERISHED.

L/H/R BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY.

ONE NOZZLE AT L/H WASHER JET NOT WORKING.

Pass 30 Jul 2009 89,759 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 89,759 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW.

EXHAUST CORRODED.

GENERAL UNDERBODY SURFACE CORROSION.

INNER SURFACE OF L/H/R BRAKE DISC SLIGHTLY CORRODED.

L/H/R AND L/H/F BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY.

Pass 16 Jul 2008 89,659 miles

EXHAUST TAIL SECTION CORRODED.

L/H/F BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY.

SMALL BULGE AT R/H/F BRAKE HOSE.

Pass 19 Jul 2007 89,466 miles

L/H/F BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY.

METAL FUEL PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED.

SLIGHT CORROSION AT REAR EXHAUST SECTION.

SURFACE CORROSION AT REAR BRAKE DISCS.

Pass 12 Jul 2006 89,122 miles

EXHAUST REAR SECTION CORRODED.

L/H/F BRAKE BINDING.

METAL FUEL PIPES CORRODED.

REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED.

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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ABZ 455 is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 ABZ 455, 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 ABZ 455 registered?

ABZ 455 is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 January 1988.

Is ABZ 455 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABZ 455 shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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