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B7 RFG

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

91,154 mi
Last recorded91,154 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 RFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 91,154 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 90,956 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 90,595 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2016 90,530 miles

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

Rear diff slightly damp with oil

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

Fail 3 Aug 2016 90,530 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear diff slightly damp with oil

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 88,630 miles

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

Slight play in steering system

Fail 10 Jul 2014 88,135 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 88,135 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 87,717 miles

metal fuel pipes corroded.

o/s/r,n/s/r,n/s/f tyres starting to perish.

slight corrosion on rear metal brake pipes.

Pass 5 Mar 2010 87,523 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front wipers required soon

Pass 22 Aug 2008 87,175 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 4 Sep 2007 86,918 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 86,372 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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B7 RFG is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 B7 RFG, 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 B7 RFG registered?

B7 RFG is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 January 1988.

Is B7 RFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B7 RFG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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