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B14 PUT

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,916 mi
Last recorded45,916 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB14 PUT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 45,916 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 45,022 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 45,022 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 43,522 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 42,712 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 41,931 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 40,807 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 40,312 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 40,312 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 40,229 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 40,229 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside front tyre cracking on outer shoulder

Pass 27 Jun 2017 40,179 miles

Both front tyres cracking on outer shoulder

Pass 9 Jun 2016 40,142 miles

slight corrosion to offside front inner wing

slight weepage from power steering pipe on nearside front inner wing

Pass 10 Jun 2015 39,992 miles

both front tyres cracking on outer shoulder (not showing cords)

Fail 29 May 2015 39,991 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front tyres cracking on outer shoulder (not showing cords)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 39,761 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 39,761 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 May 2013 39,515 miles

front sub frame mountings have slight play

Pass 31 May 2012 37,813 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 36,659 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 34,786 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 31,686 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 May 2008 31,160 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 30,629 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 30,357 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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B14 PUT is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B14 PUT, 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 B14 PUT registered?

B14 PUT is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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