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E394 ODE

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

Cream Petrol 5600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,019 mi
Last recorded78,019 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE394 ODE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 78,019 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 78,019 miles

Ball joint has excessive play centre (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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E394 ODE is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in Cream with a 5,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 E394 ODE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E394 ODE?

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What year was E394 ODE registered?

E394 ODE is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is E394 ODE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E394 ODE shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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