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C1 CTL

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

150,892 mi
Last recorded150,892 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 CTL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 150,892 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 150,794 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 150,642 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 150,566 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 150,330 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 150,131 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 149,991 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 149,874 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 149,847 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 149,425 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 149,170 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 148,039 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 147,333 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 May 2013 146,858 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 146,637 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 146,056 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 145,815 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 145,770 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 145,553 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 145,462 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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C1 CTL is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 C1 CTL, 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 C1 CTL registered?

C1 CTL is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 November 1988.

Is C1 CTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C1 CTL shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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