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F42 UHJ

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

87,671 mi
Last recorded87,671 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF42 UHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 87,671 miles

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

nearside rear brake slight bind

offside rear brake slight bind

rear exhaust corroded

rust corrosion under ABS pump

slight play in steering box

Pass 23 May 2019 87,660 miles

All rear brake pipe ferrells corroded

Both rear metal brake pipes badly corroded

Fail 23 May 2019 87,660 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

All rear brake pipe ferrells corroded

Both rear metal brake pipes badly corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2018 87,546 miles

rear brake pipes and brake hose ferrules corroded

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 19 Apr 2017 86,833 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 86,670 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 84,366 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 83,108 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 81,971 miles

o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 23 Jul 2011 79,780 miles

PROMPT nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit on inner edge

Pass 14 Aug 2010 78,175 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 76,463 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 73,973 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 70,889 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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F42 UHJ is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 F42 UHJ, 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 F42 UHJ registered?

F42 UHJ is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 August 1988.

Is F42 UHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F42 UHJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F42 UHJ have outstanding finance?

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