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E628 ODF

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

62,568 mi
Last recorded62,568 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE628 ODF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 62,568 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 61,809 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 61,809 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 60,738 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2023 59,360 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 59,360 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 13 May 2022 58,611 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 57,285 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 56,205 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 48,645 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 48,434 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 48,192 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 47,740 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 47,312 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 44,651 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 44,225 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 43,921 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 43,302 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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E628 ODF is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 E628 ODF, 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 E628 ODF registered?

E628 ODF is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 January 1988.

Is E628 ODF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E628 ODF shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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