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F373 PNC

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

119,056 mi
Last recorded119,056 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF373 PNC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 119,056 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 118,755 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 117,046 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 116,590 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 112,643 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 111,771 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 110,799 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 108,195 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 107,929 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 4 May 2018 107,929 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 12 May 2017 107,701 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 107,400 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 107,298 miles

Oil leak

fuel pipes corroded at rear

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 7 May 2015 107,298 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

fuel pipes corroded at rear

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 8 May 2014 106,552 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 106,409 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 106,371 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 106,315 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 106,240 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 106,103 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 102,176 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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F373 PNC is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 F373 PNC, 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

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What year was F373 PNC registered?

F373 PNC is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F373 PNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F373 PNC shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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