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E262 NWP

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

147,858 mi
Last recorded147,858 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE262 NWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 147,858 miles

Both Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion on inner wheel arch

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Fog Light lens slightly damaged

Parking Brake Efficiency only just met. It may require adjustment or repair.

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 147,858 miles

Both Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion on inner wheel arch

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Fog Light lens slightly damaged

Parking Brake Efficiency only just met. It may require adjustment or repair.

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 147,850 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 147,850 miles

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 147,844 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Dec 2012 147,844 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 142,044 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 141,837 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 137,405 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

corrosion nearside front flitch panel by shock absorber top mounting

Fail 12 Apr 2010 137,383 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

corrosion nearside front flitch panel by shock absorber top mounting

Pass 27 Jan 2009 135,080 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 135,080 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 Feb 2008 131,874 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 131,874 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 131,503 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 131,503 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front 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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E262 NWP is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E262 NWP, 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 E262 NWP registered?

E262 NWP is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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