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F768 JHA

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

34,577 mi
Last recorded34,577 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 34,577 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 34,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking within tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking within tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking within tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2024 34,469 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking within tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking within tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking within tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 34,360 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 34,047 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 33,679 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 29,941 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 29,227 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 27,645 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 26,122 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 25,363 miles

Oil leak engine

Oil leak rear diff

Fail 24 Apr 2017 25,363 miles

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

Oil leak engine

Oil leak rear diff

Pass 8 Apr 2016 25,040 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 24,034 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 23,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 23,439 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 23,188 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 23,050 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 22,373 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 20,461 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 20,252 miles

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

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

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

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

all four tyres old and cracking

off side front headlight has stone chip

Fail 7 Apr 2009 20,252 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

all four tyres old and cracking

off side front headlight has stone chip

Pass 25 Apr 2008 19,976 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 19,822 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 19,319 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 JHA is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,962cc 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 F768 JHA, 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 JHA registered?

F768 JHA is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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The MOT history for F768 JHA 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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