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F700 HDB

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

80,788 mi
Last recorded80,788 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF700 HDB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 80,788 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 80,632 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 80,046 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 79,771 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 79,280 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 79,849 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 77,816 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 76,188 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 75,460 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 75,460 miles

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2017 74,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre inner sidewall perished

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To offside flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 73,549 miles

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 73,549 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 73,286 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 71,721 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 69,728 miles

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

intermitant abs fault

Pass 27 Jul 2011 66,414 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 64,666 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 64,005 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 63,288 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 62,367 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 59,777 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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F700 HDB is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 F700 HDB, 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 F700 HDB?

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What year was F700 HDB registered?

F700 HDB is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F700 HDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F700 HDB shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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