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F75 OOR

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,493 mi
Last recorded74,493 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF75 OOR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 74,493 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 74,466 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 74,450 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 74,022 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front subframe bushes slightly worn

Fail 14 Jan 2022 74,016 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 73,828 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 73,593 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 73,213 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 72,032 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 71,003 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 70,992 miles

osf tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 23 Oct 2013 70,978 miles

osf tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 1 Nov 2012 70,917 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 70,746 miles

offside rear drive shaft outer joint appears loose/badly worn

Fail 27 Sep 2011 70,746 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

offside rear drive shaft outer joint appears loose/badly worn

Pass 16 Aug 2010 70,438 miles

both rear tyres and osf tyre 2 to 3 mm of tread left

Pass 14 Sep 2009 69,539 miles

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

slight damage to nsr tyre

Fail 14 Sep 2009 69,539 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight damage to nsr tyre

Pass 21 Nov 2006 68,846 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 68,846 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front and rear registration plates cracked.

rear suspension bump stops missing.

underside of vehicle structure started to corrode.

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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F75 OOR is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F75 OOR, 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 F75 OOR registered?

F75 OOR is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F75 OOR safe to buy?

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