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E950 PMH

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

74,885 mi
Last recorded74,885 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE950 PMH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 74,885 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 74,676 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 74,513 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 74,323 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 74,323 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 74,136 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 Aug 2021 73,741 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 72,616 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 72,531 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 71,748 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 71,249 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 70,393 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component box (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 69,460 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 67,708 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 67,203 miles

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

slight play in idler arm

Pass 9 Feb 2013 66,150 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2012 65,258 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 63,455 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 62,476 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front number plate slightly damaged

slight dampness steering box area

Fail 30 Nov 2009 62,476 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front number plate slightly damaged

slight dampness steering box area

Pass 26 Nov 2008 61,670 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front number plate slightly damaged

front subframe bushes slightly deteriated

Fail 26 Nov 2008 61,670 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate slightly damaged

front subframe bushes slightly deteriated

Fail 21 Nov 2008 61,623 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate damage

nearside and offside front jacking points slightly corroding

Pass 30 Nov 2007 61,081 miles

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

front number plate damage

Pass 29 Nov 2006 60,290 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front number plate damage

slight play in steering

Pass 2 Dec 2005 59,284 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front number plate damage

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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E950 PMH is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 E950 PMH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E950 PMH registered?

E950 PMH is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 May 1988.

Is E950 PMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for E950 PMH shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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