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F782 JJN

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

39,791 mi
Last recorded39,791 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF782 JJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 39,791 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear slight damage to n/s/r wheel arch underside of rear 1/4 panel

Fail 26 Feb 2026 39,731 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear broken rear light (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive slight weep from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear slight damage to rear wheel arch under bumper

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 37,255 miles

All 4 road springs corroded.

Nearside Rear light lens has slight damage.

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 37,218 miles

Front wiper blades wearing, attention soon.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge attention soon. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear light lens cracked, attention soon.

Pass 15 Feb 2023 36,504 miles

FRONT WASHERS POOR

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 35,407 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight oil leak o/s of engine.

Pass 10 Mar 2021 34,968 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 34,478 miles

Front wipers smear

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 34,232 miles

N/S/R tyre worn on edges

Pass 16 Feb 2018 33,060 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 8 Feb 2017 32,672 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 32,671 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 32,247 miles

Centre exhaust box rattles. Attention soon.

Nearside Front wheel arch has slight corrosion to rear of arch.

Offside Front brake binding slightly.

Pass 25 Feb 2015 31,397 miles

Centre exhaust box rattles.

Fuel breather pipe split under n/s/f wheel arch.

Slight brake bind o/s/f, attention soon.

o/s/f seat alittle stiff going back & forth, attention soon.

Pass 26 Feb 2014 30,626 miles

Centre section of exhaust rattling

Pass 28 Feb 2013 29,621 miles

Baffles rattling in centre box and possibly in front too

Slight play at nearside rear wheel area - possibly bearing

Sound deadening is adrift under bonnet

Fail 27 Feb 2013 29,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Baffles rattling in centre box and possibly in front too

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

Slight play at nearside rear wheel area - possibly bearing

Sound deadening is adrift under bonnet

Pass 13 Apr 2012 28,470 miles

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)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 25,699 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

corrosion on all suspension components

heavy water damage to both number plates

wear on front tyre edges

Fail 2 Mar 2011 25,651 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

corrosion on all suspension components

heavy water damage to both number plates

wear on front tyre edges

Pass 3 Mar 2010 23,512 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear No. plate soon require replacement.

Pass 28 Mar 2009 22,448 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Mar 2009 22,448 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 20,879 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 20,378 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 16,099 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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F782 JJN is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 F782 JJN, 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 F782 JJN registered?

F782 JJN is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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