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E606 FSO

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

47,102 mi
Last recorded47,102 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE606 FSO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 47,102 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2025 47,099 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 47,095 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 47,092 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 46,868 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 46,676 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 46,494 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 46,380 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 46,112 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 45,110 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 45,098 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 44,704 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 44,613 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 44,535 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 44,311 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 44,310 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 44,205 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 44,205 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 44,007 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 43,874 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 43,472 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 43,472 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 8 Apr 2008 842,238 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 842,238 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 41,927 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 40,915 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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E606 FSO is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 E606 FSO, 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 E606 FSO registered?

E606 FSO is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 February 1988.

Is E606 FSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E606 FSO shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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