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F24 VKY

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,055 mi
Last recorded114,055 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF24 VKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 114,055 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight play in and out (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 113,794 miles

corrosion below abs pump

nearside front lower arm corroding

offside front chassis rail corroded

various oil leaks

Fail 29 May 2025 113,794 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all lamps (4.4.1 (e))

freeplay at steering wheel

nearside front lower arm has been welded

offside front chassis rail corroding below abs unit

offside front lower chassis rail has been poorly weld repaired

various oil leaks

wiper rubbers deteriorating

Pass 9 Nov 2023 113,141 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 112,613 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 112,075 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 13 Nov 2020 111,444 miles

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

brake pipes pitted

corrosion areas of underbody

corrosion suspension componants

front subframe bushes worn

nearside and offside front lower are bushes perished

rear differential leak

Fail 12 Nov 2020 111,444 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

brake pipes pitted

corrosion areas of underbody

corrosion suspension componants

front subframe bushes worn

nearside and offside front lower are bushes perished

rear differential leak

Pass 6 Nov 2019 110,600 miles

Corrosion to suspension components

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 109,669 miles

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

rear diff oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2017 108,930 miles

Oil leak ()

vehicle structure slight corrosion

Pass 7 Nov 2016 108,204 miles

Oil leak ()

rear diff oil leak

vehicle structure slight corrosion

Pass 20 Nov 2015 107,091 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 107,078 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering box input seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 105,557 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

power steering box damp

Fail 11 Nov 2014 105,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

power steering box damp

Pass 12 Nov 2013 104,263 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 104,178 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 103,953 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 103,708 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 103,708 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 103,311 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 102,726 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2007 102,046 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 101,115 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s front chassie corroded

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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F24 VKY is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F24 VKY, 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 F24 VKY registered?

F24 VKY is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F24 VKY safe to buy?

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