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E643 HAP

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

129,243 mi
Last recorded129,243 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE643 HAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 26 Aug 2026 129,243 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 128,521 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 127,954 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 127,270 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 126,960 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 126,065 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 125,665 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 124,513 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 123,540 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 122,515 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 121,918 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 120,838 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 119,797 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 118,721 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 118,009 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 116,742 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 115,252 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 113,803 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 112,130 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 110,823 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 109,525 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a 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
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E643 HAP is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E643 HAP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E643 HAP registered?

E643 HAP is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 May 1988.

Is E643 HAP safe to buy?

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