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E923 WWW

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

233,557 mi
Last recorded233,557 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE923 WWW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 233,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 233,552 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 232,519 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 232,519 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake imbalance

Pass 12 Nov 2018 230,691 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 229,575 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 229,399 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak Underside ()

Pass 15 Sep 2016 226,306 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak underside ()

Pass 8 Oct 2015 223,138 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 217,667 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2014 217,638 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 212,515 miles

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

Rear propshaft coupling splitting

Fail 10 Jul 2013 212,515 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear propshaft coupling splitting

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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E923 WWW is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 E923 WWW, 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 E923 WWW registered?

E923 WWW is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 September 1988.

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The MOT history for E923 WWW shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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