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E456 ODE

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 4939cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

83,297 mi
Last recorded83,297 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2024
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE456 ODE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,939cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2024 83,297 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 80,302 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 77,743 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 75,518 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2019 72,936 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 72,470 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 71,764 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 69,877 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 69,422 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 65,920 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 64,648 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 59,926 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 54,086 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 54,086 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear 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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E456 ODE is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 4,939cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 E456 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.

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How do I check the history of E456 ODE?

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What year was E456 ODE registered?

E456 ODE is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 July 1988.

Is E456 ODE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E456 ODE shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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