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E678 LDL

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

39,665 mi
Last recorded39,665 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE678 LDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 39,665 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 39,326 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2023 39,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 38,584 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 37,938 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 37,495 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 37,073 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 36,298 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 33,598 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 32,989 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 31,422 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 31,422 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 27,201 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 23,098 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 18,522 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 18,521 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 13,040 miles

1.All four tyres are cracking on outer walls.

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2010 7,169 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 1,800 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 954 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 180 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 180 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 3,452 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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E678 LDL is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 E678 LDL, 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 E678 LDL registered?

E678 LDL is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 March 1988.

Is E678 LDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E678 LDL shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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