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F77 RVH

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

59,702 mi
Last recorded59,702 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF77 RVH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 59,702 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 59,396 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 58,370 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 57,414 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 56,785 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 56,145 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 54,601 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 54,528 miles

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 54,280 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 54,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 53,908 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 52,709 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 49,392 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 48,927 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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F77 RVH is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 F77 RVH, 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 F77 RVH?

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What year was F77 RVH registered?

F77 RVH is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F77 RVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for F77 RVH shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F77 RVH have outstanding finance?

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