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E906 CUD

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

25,079 mi
Last recorded25,079 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE906 CUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 25,079 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 24,979 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 24,950 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 24,596 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 24,574 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 24,190 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 24,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 23,722 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 23,598 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 23,505 miles

rear exhaust mounting incorrect type

Pass 2 Nov 2009 22,373 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 22,373 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 22,128 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 22,058 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 25 May 2007 21,691 miles

ENGINE MISFIRE COMBINED WITH LOW EMISSIONS SUGGESTS FUEL SUPPLY PROBLEM POSSIBLY AN INJECTOR OR FUEL DISTRIBUTOR.

NEARSIDE WASHER JET PARTIALLY BLOCKED

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM STEERING BOX AREA

Pass 2 Jun 2006 21,480 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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E906 CUD 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 81.3%.

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 E906 CUD, 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 E906 CUD registered?

E906 CUD is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 June 1988.

Is E906 CUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E906 CUD shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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