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F722 CHD

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

67,875 mi
Last recorded67,875 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF722 CHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 67,875 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 67,105 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2,6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2,4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 65,116 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 64,200 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside and slight cracking on outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 63,839 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 62,052 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 61,472 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 60,760 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 59,778 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 57,759 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 56,192 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 54,437 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 53,577 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 53,571 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2011 50,341 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 48,102 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 47,756 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 45,488 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 45,488 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 40,729 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 38,076 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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F722 CHD is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 F722 CHD, 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 F722 CHD?

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What year was F722 CHD registered?

F722 CHD is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 August 1988.

Is F722 CHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for F722 CHD shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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