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F719 GAW

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

44,275 mi
Last recorded44,275 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF719 GAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 44,275 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 43,143 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 43,008 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 42,372 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 40,762 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 40,749 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 40,735 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 40,478 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 40,444 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 40,414 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 40,368 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 40,240 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 40,240 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 40,095 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 39,960 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 39,773 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 39,549 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 39,035 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 38,713 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 38,062 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 37,843 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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F719 GAW 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 95.2%.

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 F719 GAW, 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 F719 GAW?

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What year was F719 GAW registered?

F719 GAW is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 November 1988.

Is F719 GAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F719 GAW shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F719 GAW have outstanding finance?

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