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E96 YKM

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,212 mi
Last recorded63,212 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2011
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE96 YKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2011 63,212 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 63,212 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 63,049 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 63,049 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 62,984 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 62,935 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 62,435 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 62,099 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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E96 YKM is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E96 YKM, 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 E96 YKM registered?

E96 YKM is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 May 1988.

Is E96 YKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E96 YKM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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