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E652 FNM

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

59,544 mi
Last recorded59,544 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE652 FNM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 59,544 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

undersealed on all of underboby

Pass 30 Oct 2024 59,522 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 59,502 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 59,463 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear antiroll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underbody and suspension undersealed

Pass 18 Oct 2021 59,316 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 59,203 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 59,049 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 58,317 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 57,909 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 57,909 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 57,681 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 57,394 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 57,366 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 57,079 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 56,723 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 56,454 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 56,347 miles

head lamp aima could be better

Pass 23 Oct 2009 56,214 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 55,725 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 55,551 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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E652 FNM is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 E652 FNM, 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 E652 FNM registered?

E652 FNM is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 January 1988.

Is E652 FNM safe to buy?

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