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E697 DTT

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

105,946 mi
Last recorded105,946 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE697 DTT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 105,946 miles
Fail 7 May 2026 105,946 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 105,819 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 105,613 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 105,178 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 104,749 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 104,452 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 104,249 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 103,560 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 103,386 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 102,946 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

play in steering rack inner joints.

Pass 23 Jul 2014 102,585 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 102,043 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 98,908 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 98,689 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 98,446 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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E697 DTT is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 E697 DTT, 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 E697 DTT registered?

E697 DTT is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E697 DTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E697 DTT shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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