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F948 FPW

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 6000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

108,556 mi
Last recorded108,556 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF948 FPW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 18 Dec 2025 108,556 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 107,901 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 107,318 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 106,958 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 106,237 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 105,748 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 105,075 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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F948 FPW is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 6,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F948 FPW, 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

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What year was F948 FPW registered?

F948 FPW is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is F948 FPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F948 FPW shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F948 FPW have outstanding finance?

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