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E407 AHE

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

106,935 mi
Last recorded106,935 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE407 AHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 106,935 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 106,713 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 106,236 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 106,236 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 105,397 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 105,393 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2016 105,274 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 105,273 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre exhaust has mount missing. but is securely mounted

Pass 13 Sep 2014 104,806 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 102,630 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 100,459 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 97,968 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 96,556 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 96,556 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 95,719 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 95,719 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 90,060 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2007 90,060 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 82,770 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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E407 AHE is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 E407 AHE, 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 E407 AHE registered?

E407 AHE is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 January 1988.

Is E407 AHE safe to buy?

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