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E771 NOW

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,741 mi
Last recorded122,741 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2012
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE771 NOW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2012 122,741 miles

scratches to front screen

slight perishing to both rear tyre sidewalls

Pass 9 Jun 2010 122,553 miles

chassis and suspension componants rusty

dampness around steering box

exhaust rusty

nail in offside front tyre

oil leak

play in all wheel bearings

play in rear subframe bushes

Pass 9 Jun 2009 122,345 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 122,146 miles

freeplay at steering wheel

minor oil leaks

rear fuel pipe rusty

rear subframe bushes perished

Fail 15 May 2007 121,895 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2007 121,895 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 121,233 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 12,133 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

signs of corrosion to both inner rear wheel arches

Pass 18 May 2005 115,713 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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E771 NOW is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 E771 NOW, 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 E771 NOW registered?

E771 NOW is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 June 1988.

Is E771 NOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E771 NOW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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