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E681 XGK

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

112,064 mi
Last recorded112,064 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE681 XGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 112,064 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 110,877 miles

Front front axle bushes worn

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 110,869 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front front axle bushes worn

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

both front sills and offside front floor have corrosion but not within a prescribed area

Pass 31 Jan 2024 109,259 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 106,871 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 105,718 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 105,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

screen wash level low warning on

under bonnet cover insecure

Pass 20 Jan 2021 102,737 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 100,852 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 100,850 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 98,011 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 96,096 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 93,949 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 90,848 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 90,848 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 88,543 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 88,543 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 84,382 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 81,432 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 77,875 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 74,658 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2009 71,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 71,631 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 69,563 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 67,263 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 65,287 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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E681 XGK is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E681 XGK, 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 E681 XGK registered?

E681 XGK is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is E681 XGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E681 XGK shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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