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E933 PMK

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

136,792 mi
Last recorded136,792 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE933 PMK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 136,792 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 135,696 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 135,334 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 135,164 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 135,002 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 134,773 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 134,571 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 134,418 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 134,041 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 133,702 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 132,949 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 132,949 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 May 2015 132,050 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 132,050 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 131,353 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2012 130,431 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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Fail 8 Aug 2012 130,490 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oilleaks

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 129,444 miles

o/s sun visor insecure

Fail 5 Jul 2011 129,439 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

o/s sun visor insecure

Pass 9 Apr 2009 126,633 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2009 126,631 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 124,519 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 122,563 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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E933 PMK is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 E933 PMK, 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 E933 PMK registered?

E933 PMK is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 May 1988.

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