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E964 XNS

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

111,897 mi
Last recorded111,897 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE964 XNS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 16 Apr 2026 111,897 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 111,863 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 111,235 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 109,459 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 108,340 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 107,498 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 107,119 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 106,629 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 105,504 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 104,057 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 101,608 miles

off side front tyre wearing badly on inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2012 101,165 miles

center exhaust box has slight blow

Pass 3 Jun 2011 101,007 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 100,756 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 100,122 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2007 99,666 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 99,140 miles

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

battery insecure

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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E964 XNS is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E964 XNS, 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 E964 XNS registered?

E964 XNS is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 1988.

Is E964 XNS safe to buy?

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