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F747 KAO

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

111,055 mi
Last recorded111,055 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF747 KAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 111,055 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 110,916 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 110,492 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 109,259 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 108,470 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 108,326 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 107,864 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 107,676 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 105,588 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 104,598 miles

Both front tyres are slightly perished

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and slightly perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and slightly perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 104,130 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 103,867 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 103,547 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 102,434 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 100,734 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 96,806 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 94,955 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 94,955 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 92,725 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 89,762 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 88,327 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both outer sills corroded

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 87,202 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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F747 KAO is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 F747 KAO, 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

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What year was F747 KAO registered?

F747 KAO is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F747 KAO safe to buy?

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