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E251 BKM

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

30,567 mi
Last recorded30,567 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE251 BKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 30,567 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 30,567 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 30,567 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 30,447 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 30,380 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 30,344 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 30,319 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 30,113 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 13 Nov 2012 30,112 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 29,786 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 29,423 miles

n/s/front fog lamp not working

n/s/front tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

o/s/front tyre sidewall slightly deteiorated

o/s/rear tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 May 2009 29,048 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 28,649 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 28,208 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 26,160 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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E251 BKM is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 E251 BKM, 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 E251 BKM registered?

E251 BKM is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E251 BKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E251 BKM shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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