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E66 NUW

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

108,468 mi
Last recorded108,468 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE66 NUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 108,468 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 108,347 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 108,181 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 107,909 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 107,575 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 106,705 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 106,084 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 105,899 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 105,746 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 103,223 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 101,004 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 98,467 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 94,832 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 91,694 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 87,389 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 83,272 miles

Oil leak

slight play in both front wheels

steering damp

Fail 28 Apr 2008 83,272 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

slight play in both front wheels

steering damp

Pass 19 Apr 2007 78,916 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 73,632 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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E66 NUW is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 E66 NUW, 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 E66 NUW registered?

E66 NUW is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E66 NUW safe to buy?

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