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E7 OSR

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,088 mi
Last recorded122,088 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE7 OSR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 122,088 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 122,023 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 121,770 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 121,538 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 121,337 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 120,565 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 120,202 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 119,666 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 118,980 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 117,419 miles

N/s/f sill corroion

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 116,411 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s/f sill badly corroded

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Fail 13 Jul 2011 116,411 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s/f sill badly corroded

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 9 Jul 2010 114,988 miles

ADVISE : SIGNS OF SEAPAGE FROM REAR SHOCK ABSOBERS.

ADVISE : STEERING DAMPER LEAKING OIL.

Fail 6 Jul 2010 114,988 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

ADVISE : SIGNS OF SEAPAGE FROM REAR SHOCK ABSOBERS.

ADVISE : STEERING DAMPER LEAKING OIL.

Fail 19 Jun 2010 114,868 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 113,520 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

sills starting to corrode

Fail 11 Jun 2009 113,480 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

sills starting to corrode

Pass 8 Jul 2008 111,194 miles

Corrosion showing in front offside chassis at anti roll bar fixing. Nearside rear tyre is worn down 3mm and cracking. Front suspension lower arms are corroded.

Strongly Advise: Offside front tyre is cracked and worn low.

Fail 8 Jul 2008 111,190 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Corrosion showing in front offside chassis at anti roll bar fixing. Nearside rear tyre is worn down 3mm and cracking. Front suspension lower arms are corroded.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Strongly Advise: Offside front tyre is cracked and worn low.

Pass 26 Jun 2007 107,992 miles

ADVISE : CORROSION IN FRONT SUSPENSION OFF SIDE ANTI -ROLL BAR MOUNTING.

ADVISE : OFF SIDE REAR HANDBRAKE EFFICIENCY LOW.

Pass 10 Jul 2006 104,389 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 104,388 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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E7 OSR is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 E7 OSR, 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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E7 OSR is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 August 1988.

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