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E901 WRJ

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,709 mi
Last recorded99,709 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE901 WRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 99,709 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight wear in both side rear links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All springs have heavy surface corrosion on them (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Gearbox oil cooler pipes at radiator end corroded

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

Petrol pipes at fuel filter to pump corroded

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both blades split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 99,708 miles

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded both fronts and both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight drag (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both slightly split (3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion all metal pipes to fuel pump

corrosion on all metal pipes to gearbox

Pass 27 Jun 2025 96,263 miles

FRONT WIPERS HAVE SPLIT ENDS...

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING BOX... (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 95,667 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 95,530 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 93,405 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting behind silencer broken (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 93,405 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting behind silencer broken (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 92,694 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 20 Jun 2017 90,575 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 86,433 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 85,628 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 81,758 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 78,835 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 78,709 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 76,985 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 75,830 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front inertia seat belt twisted

Fail 20 Jul 2009 75,828 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front inertia seat belt twisted

Pass 27 Mar 2009 75,723 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 74,939 miles

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

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

all four tyres heavly perrished on sidewalls

o/s front lower wing corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2007 74,170 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

offside front wing is corroded at lower edge

offside rear tyre tread is begining to crack and perish

Fail 29 Mar 2007 74,159 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

offside front wing is corroded at lower edge

offside rear tyre tread is begining to crack and perish

Pass 29 Mar 2006 72,215 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre perishing

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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E901 WRJ is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 E901 WRJ, 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 E901 WRJ registered?

E901 WRJ is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 February 1988.

Is E901 WRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E901 WRJ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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