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F786 EDM

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

60,321 mi
Last recorded60,321 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF786 EDM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 60,321 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sill panels corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

engine idle speed slightly high

Fail 23 Feb 2026 60,318 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sill panels corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

engine idle speed slightly high

Pass 4 Mar 2025 60,261 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing panel trim loose

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image slightly distorted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

engine idle speed only just within mot limits

Fail 10 Jan 2025 60,237 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking At joint onto filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All 4 corners (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Body panel slightly loose Bumper from corrosion (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 59,974 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 59,968 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis to subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 59,823 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust slight leak patched up with exhaust sealer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2020 59,275 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view top right hand corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2020 59,275 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view top right hand corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 57,788 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 57,788 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all round (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 2 May 2017 55,424 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 55,424 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 55,142 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 54,677 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 54,677 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2014 54,498 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 54,498 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 54,215 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 54,056 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 53,657 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 53,026 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 51,649 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 51,649 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 50,510 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 50,510 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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F786 EDM is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 F786 EDM, 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 F786 EDM registered?

F786 EDM is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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