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E9 BVB

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,155 mi
Last recorded77,155 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE9 BVB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 26 Feb 2024 77,155 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 74,094 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 68,996 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 68,978 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 68,959 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 68,951 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 68,948 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 68,945 miles

Significant corrosion both rear brake pipes

Pass 26 Aug 2015 68,939 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 68,924 miles

corrosion to exhaust system temp repair made

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

slight leak from radiator

Pass 8 Aug 2013 68,905 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 65,937 miles

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

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 1 Sep 2011 65,922 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 65,910 miles

STORED CAR.

Pass 17 Jul 2008 63,599 miles

stored car.

Pass 24 May 2007 63,558 miles

STORED CAR.

Pass 10 May 2006 61,469 miles

Stored veichle.

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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E9 BVB is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red 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 E9 BVB, 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 E9 BVB registered?

E9 BVB is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 April 1988.

Is E9 BVB safe to buy?

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