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F743 EVF

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

36,727 mi
Last recorded36,727 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF743 EVF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 36,727 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 35,802 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 35,166 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 35,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 34,459 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 33,867 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 33,070 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 32,625 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 32,243 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 31,631 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 31,237 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 31,237 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 30,932 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 18 May 2010 30,533 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 30,366 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 29,527 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 28,896 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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F743 EVF is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 F743 EVF, 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 F743 EVF?

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What year was F743 EVF registered?

F743 EVF is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 September 1988.

Is F743 EVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F743 EVF shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F743 EVF have outstanding finance?

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