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E925 KNH

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

82,467 mi
Last recorded82,467 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE925 KNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 82,467 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 82,467 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 79,181 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 79,180 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 79,069 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded nearside rear ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor near rear coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive around d bush mounting with 30cm of front lower arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 79,017 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on anti roll bar D bush mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 79,003 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on anti roll bar D bush mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 78,930 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body near spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 78,785 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 10 Aug 2020 78,785 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 13 Aug 2019 78,530 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 78,515 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 78,012 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 78,012 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 77,770 miles

fuel pipe at rear of vehicle slightly corroded

n/s washers not working but sufficient fluid provided to the drivers view

Pass 22 Aug 2016 77,505 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 15 Aug 2016 77,505 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear water leek from engine

Pass 10 Aug 2015 75,818 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 73,662 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 71,335 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 68,840 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 66,083 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 63,837 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 60,658 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 60,543 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 60,392 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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E925 KNH is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 E925 KNH, 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 E925 KNH registered?

E925 KNH is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E925 KNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for E925 KNH shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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