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E19 MSL

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

104,573 mi
Last recorded104,573 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE19 MSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 104,573 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 99,772 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 97,961 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 96,824 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 95,999 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 94,258 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 94,180 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 94,159 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 94,159 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 94,139 miles

REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

Pass 30 Jun 2017 94,135 miles

Body has slight corrosion front&rear (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear subframe bushes are perishing

Pass 25 May 2016 94,116 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' has crack (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 93,111 miles

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 93,079 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 93,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 93,051 miles

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

Oil leak

both front subframe bushes got little play

Pass 16 Aug 2011 93,106 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear diff leaking

surface corrosion under the vehicle

Pass 4 Aug 2010 92,977 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 92,885 miles

FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT--SLIGHT LEAK FROM REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS

Fail 15 Jul 2009 92,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT--SLIGHT LEAK FROM REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS

Pass 24 Jul 2008 90,108 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 89,089 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 89,089 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight wear in front sub frame o/s/r bush

Pass 21 Jul 2006 86,469 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 83,446 miles

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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E19 MSL is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 E19 MSL, 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 E19 MSL registered?

E19 MSL is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E19 MSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E19 MSL shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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