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F333 UJH

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

89,900 mi
Last recorded89,900 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF333 UJH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 89,900 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 89,522 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 89,203 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 88,842 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 88,579 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 88,516 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 87,612 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 87,612 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 87,385 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 87,078 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both outer sills starting to corrode

both rear inner wheel arches starting to corrode

Fail 25 Aug 2017 87,078 miles

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both outer sills starting to corrode

both rear inner wheel arches starting to corrode

Pass 2 Sep 2015 85,847 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted slightly (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 85,235 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

oil leak

Pass 25 May 2013 83,124 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 81,733 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 79,500 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 79,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2010 79,370 miles

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

all four tyres perishing on inner walls

Fail 9 Apr 2010 79,358 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

all four tyres perishing on inner walls

Pass 9 Sep 2008 78,516 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 77,689 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 75,742 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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F333 UJH is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 F333 UJH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F333 UJH?

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What year was F333 UJH registered?

F333 UJH is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 August 1988.

Is F333 UJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for F333 UJH shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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