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F772 LVX

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

72,609 mi
Last recorded72,609 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF772 LVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 72,609 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2014 72,245 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 69,781 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 67,288 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 65,035 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 62,387 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 62,386 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 59,356 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 56,253 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 56,253 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 53,395 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 53,395 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 51,420 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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F772 LVX is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 F772 LVX, 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

How do I check the history of F772 LVX?

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What year was F772 LVX registered?

F772 LVX is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 August 1988.

Is F772 LVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F772 LVX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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