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E60 SHA

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,172 mi
Last recorded110,172 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2019
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE60 SHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2019 110,172 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 110,138 miles

heavy under seal on body

Pass 26 Sep 2016 109,898 miles

heavy under seal on underbody

Pass 11 Sep 2015 109,810 miles

heavy under seal on underbody

Pass 30 Sep 2014 109,549 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 109,283 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 109,207 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 109,124 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 108,247 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 108,247 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 107,691 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 107,621 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 107,420 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 Jun 2009 107,418 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 107,415 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Jun 2008 107,415 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 106,021 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 106,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 103,636 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 103,636 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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
Full Mercedes-benz Sl reliability report

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E60 SHA 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 70%.

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 E60 SHA, 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 E60 SHA registered?

E60 SHA is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 April 1988.

Is E60 SHA safe to buy?

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