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F932 GFC

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

66,731 mi
Last recorded66,731 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF932 GFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 66,731 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 66,324 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 66,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 65,866 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 65,463 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 65,004 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 64,894 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road crack more than 40 mm in swept area (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corrosion near anti roll bar mount and upper control arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear n/ working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation affecting beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around rear sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 63,669 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2019 63,669 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 62,645 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 60,099 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 56,017 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 55,996 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear box slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2015 51,134 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 51,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 49,116 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 41,046 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 39,014 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 37,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2010 37,562 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Jun 2009 34,747 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Jun 2009 34,742 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Jun 2008 32,015 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Jul 2007 31,163 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 31,163 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 30,179 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.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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F932 GFC is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 F932 GFC, 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 F932 GFC registered?

F932 GFC is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 September 1988.

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The MOT history for F932 GFC shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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