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E285 WEX

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2021
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,202 mi
Last recorded72,202 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE285 WEX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 72,202 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 72,202 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed both front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 72,202 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle brake hose (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle brake hose (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly chafed both front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 72,199 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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E285 WEX is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E285 WEX, 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 E285 WEX registered?

E285 WEX is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is E285 WEX safe to buy?

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