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F703 MPK

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

69,895 mi
Last recorded69,895 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF703 MPK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 69,895 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 69,149 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 64,887 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 64,884 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 63,050 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 61,673 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 61,673 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 61,518 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 61,284 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 60,965 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 58,863 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 58,863 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)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 58,858 miles

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 56,949 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 55,843 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 55,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 54,895 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 54,228 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 52,795 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 49,751 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 48,131 miles

nearside wiper split but clearing screen at present

Pass 21 Jul 2008 47,858 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 47,852 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 46,828 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 43,369 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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F703 MPK is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 F703 MPK, 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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F703 MPK is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 August 1988.

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