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E466 YHL

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

110,807 mi
Last recorded110,807 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE466 YHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 13 Dec 2023 110,807 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported both rear axle pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2012 107,532 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2011 104,006 miles

2 front & 2 rear metal brake pipes heavily rusted.

Front tyres worn to limit.

Pass 13 Sep 2010 98,690 miles

Rear metal brake pipes heavily corroded-advise replacement.

Pass 23 Jul 2009 94,849 miles

N/s/r & o/s/f tyres worn very close to limit.

Pass 23 Jul 2008 88,716 miles

Brake warning lamp illuminated on dash (not ABS).

Pass 16 Jul 2007 81,977 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 77,302 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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E466 YHL is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E466 YHL, 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 E466 YHL registered?

E466 YHL is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 April 1988.

Is E466 YHL safe to buy?

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