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F716 TOY

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

57,799 mi
Last recorded57,799 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF716 TOY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 57,799 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 57,796 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 57,792 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 57,783 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 57,780 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 18 Jan 2019 57,775 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 57,771 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jan 2017 57,767 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Jan 2016 57,762 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil leak power steering leak

Pass 27 Jan 2015 57,745 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 57,730 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 57,724 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 57,710 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 57,702 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 57,646 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 57,563 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 57,535 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 57,392 miles

n/s dipped beam aim on 2% minimum limit

n/s parking brake not as efficient as o/s

rear drive shaft rubber gaiters deteriorated

Pass 4 Jan 2008 57,291 miles

all rear driveshaft rubber boots deteriorated

engine oil leak, filter area.

n/s dipped beam aim on 2% minimum limit

Fail 3 Jan 2008 57,287 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

all rear driveshaft rubber boots deteriorated

engine oil leak, filter area.

movement tracking arm joint

n/s dipped beam aim on 2% minimum limit

Pass 5 Jan 2007 57,219 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 57,003 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 57,003 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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F716 TOY is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 F716 TOY, 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 F716 TOY registered?

F716 TOY is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 October 1988.

Is F716 TOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F716 TOY shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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