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E989 HCD

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

78,621 mi
Last recorded78,621 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE989 HCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 78,621 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2025 77,353 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2024 77,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2023 76,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 75,963 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 75,563 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 72,727 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 71,431 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 27 Feb 2017 70,903 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on 2.5mm

Offside Rear tyre on 3mm

Fail 14 Feb 2017 70,813 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear tyre on 2.5mm

Offside Rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 19 Nov 2015 70,273 miles

Nearside Front slight brake bind

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Pass 12 Feb 2015 69,507 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear brake slightly binbing

Pass 16 Jul 2014 69,354 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 68,088 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 68,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 67,841 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 67,114 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 66,467 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 65,602 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 64,809 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 63,831 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 62,660 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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E989 HCD is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 E989 HCD, 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 E989 HCD registered?

E989 HCD is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 April 1988.

Is E989 HCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E989 HCD shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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