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E638 LUC

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

87,845 mi
Last recorded87,845 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE638 LUC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 87,845 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 87,800 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2023 87,717 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2022 87,602 miles

Nearside Front ball joint dust cover deteriorated

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

Offside Front ball joimt dust cover deteriorated

Pass 20 Apr 2021 85,675 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective stone chip in lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2020 85,363 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 83,816 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 83,368 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 May 2017 83,086 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 82,564 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 80,192 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 77,175 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 72,710 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 71,942 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 71,939 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 May 2011 70,404 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 68,913 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 68,277 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 68,208 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 68,050 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 67,912 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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E638 LUC is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 LUC, 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 LUC registered?

E638 LUC is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 March 1988.

Is E638 LUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E638 LUC shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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