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E638 BKM

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

39,824 mi
Last recorded39,824 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE638 BKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 39,824 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 39,815 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 39,427 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 38,792 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 38,230 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 37,936 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 37,894 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 37,269 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 36,792 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 36,545 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 36,280 miles

ALL x 4 tyres deteriated (cracking/splitting)

front coil spring(s) corroded

rear coil spring(s) corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2013 36,280 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ALL x 4 tyres deteriated (cracking/splitting)

front coil spring(s) corroded

rear coil spring(s) corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2012 35,525 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 35,325 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 34,171 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 33,200 miles

EXHAUST REAR SILANCER RUSTY (WILL SOON REQUIRE ATTENTION)

SLIGHT CORROSION O/S/F CHASSIS MEMBER BENEATH ABS UNIT (WILL SOON REQUIRE ATTENTION

Pass 13 Dec 2007 32,923 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 32,783 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 32,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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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E638 BKM is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 E638 BKM, 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 E638 BKM registered?

E638 BKM is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is E638 BKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E638 BKM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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