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E630 YBW

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,022 mi
Last recorded116,022 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE630 YBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 116,022 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 115,954 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 115,951 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 115,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 115,826 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 115,732 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 115,641 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 115,530 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 115,507 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight oil leak from steering box.

Pass 28 Apr 2011 113,928 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 113,775 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre outer wall slightly deteriorated

offside front anti roll bar mount repair covered in shultz at time of retest

slight play in steering box

offside front tyre outer wall deteriorated

Fail 18 Dec 2009 113,767 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre outer wall slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre outer wall slightly deteriorated

slight play in steering box

offside front tyre outer wall deteriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2007 112,943 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 110,941 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 110,941 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

both front tyres deteriating

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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E630 YBW is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 E630 YBW, 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 E630 YBW registered?

E630 YBW is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 January 1988.

Is E630 YBW safe to buy?

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