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E535 WEX

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 5500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,502 mi
Last recorded132,502 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE535 WEX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 132,502 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

vehicle under sealed

Fail 29 Jun 2022 132,489 miles

Emissions not tested alternator belt broke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 131,845 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 24 Aug 2018 131,843 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose porous nearside and offside (1.1.12 (e))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Side repeater missing nearside and offside (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

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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E535 WEX is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 5,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 E535 WEX, 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 E535 WEX registered?

E535 WEX is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1988.

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