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F768 FUS

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,022 mi
Last recorded92,022 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF768 FUS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 14 Sep 2021 92,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 91,974 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 91,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 91,000 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 90,511 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 89,988 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 89,136 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 87,632 miles

Inside of o/side front tyre tread wareing low.

Slight perishing on n/side front tyre.

Slight splitting on o/side and n/side rear tyres.

Pass 17 Jul 2013 86,837 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 85,774 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 84,507 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 2 Jun 2010 83,394 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 82,230 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 81,047 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 79,782 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 77,911 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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F768 FUS is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F768 FUS, 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 F768 FUS registered?

F768 FUS is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 October 1988.

Is F768 FUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for F768 FUS shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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