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C22 WRN

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

Beige Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

64,725 mi
Last recorded64,725 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC22 WRN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 64,725 miles

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

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 64,204 miles

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

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 63,241 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 63,241 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 62,211 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 60,227 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 59,541 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 59,275 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 59,011 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 58,578 miles

slight engine oil leak.

Pass 25 Aug 2017 58,008 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 58,005 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 180 / 100 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding 30kg (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 56,914 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 54,822 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 54,822 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 54,102 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 54,102 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

handbrake a bit tight

Fail 18 Sep 2013 52,792 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 52,792 miles

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

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

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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C22 WRN is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in Beige with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 C22 WRN, 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 C22 WRN registered?

C22 WRN is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 October 1988.

Is C22 WRN safe to buy?

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