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F10 PGC

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

70,622 mi
Last recorded70,622 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF10 PGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 70,622 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 70,622 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 64,857 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 64,109 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 63,644 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 63,379 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 63,271 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 62,689 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 61,550 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 61,548 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 60,337 miles

rear exhaust hanger rubber broken

Pass 7 Mar 2016 59,061 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 59,061 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 56,884 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 54,268 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 51,486 miles

offside rear tyre very close to legal limit and perished

Pass 25 Jan 2012 51,345 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 50,658 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2011 50,656 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 49,955 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 49,955 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 49,697 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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F10 PGC is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 F10 PGC, 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 F10 PGC registered?

F10 PGC is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 September 1988.

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