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CMC 7E

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

41,469 mi
Last recorded41,469 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCMC 7E
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 41,469 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 41,162 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 40,986 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 40,854 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 40,302 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 39,878 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 39,528 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 38,644 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 38,229 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 38,075 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 37,609 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 37,199 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 36,653 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 35,857 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 35,204 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 35,204 miles

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 33,372 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 33,079 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front tyre low on inside edge

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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CMC 7E is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 CMC 7E, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CMC 7E?

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What year was CMC 7E registered?

CMC 7E is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 August 1988.

Is CMC 7E safe to buy?

The MOT history for CMC 7E shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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