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E504 XUD

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

28,661 mi
Last recorded28,661 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE504 XUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 28,661 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 28,350 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 28,247 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 27,730 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 27,701 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 27,211 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 26,005 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 25,716 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 24,505 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 24,179 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 24,129 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 24,026 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 23,803 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 23,574 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 23,341 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 23,341 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 23,060 miles

Oil leak

windows not working

Pass 24 Dec 2007 22,684 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 21,870 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 21,022 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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E504 XUD is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 E504 XUD, 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 E504 XUD?

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What year was E504 XUD registered?

E504 XUD is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is E504 XUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E504 XUD shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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