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F764 TFP

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

50,635 mi
Last recorded50,635 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF764 TFP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 50,635 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2026 50,434 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2026 50,414 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 50,261 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 48,580 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 45,625 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 45,123 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 43,633 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 43,229 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 42,491 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 42,344 miles

Fuel hose slightly damaged Vent hose (7.2.2)

Fail 23 May 2016 42,344 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fuel hose slightly damaged Vent hose (7.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2015 42,088 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 42,088 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2014 41,146 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 40,987 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 39,497 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2012 37,282 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2011 35,729 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 32,080 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 25,986 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 21,804 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 21,804 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 21,452 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 21,167 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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F764 TFP is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 F764 TFP, 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 F764 TFP registered?

F764 TFP is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F764 TFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F764 TFP shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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