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DES 82V

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

54,641 mi
Last recorded54,641 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDES 82V
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 54,641 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 54,583 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases balance pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 May 2024 54,429 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2024 54,380 miles

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 54,129 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Link pipe slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 53,831 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 53,831 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 52,905 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 52,905 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 52,897 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 52,888 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 52,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 52,559 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 52,559 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Headlamp aim too low both front (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear disc exsissive worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 52,487 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 52,487 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 52,397 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 52,396 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 52,308 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 52,133 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 51,870 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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DES 82V is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DES 82V, 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 DES 82V registered?

DES 82V is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 May 1988.

Is DES 82V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DES 82V shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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