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F77 BTH

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

56,786 mi
Last recorded56,786 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF77 BTH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 56,786 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 56,627 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 56,565 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 56,471 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 56,441 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 56,330 miles

Coolant leak

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 56,308 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 56,164 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 55,738 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 55,074 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 54,452 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2007 54,452 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 26 May 2006 54,250 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 54,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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F77 BTH is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 F77 BTH, 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 F77 BTH registered?

F77 BTH is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 November 1988.

Is F77 BTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for F77 BTH shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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