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KON 1A

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,485 mi
Last recorded75,485 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKON 1A
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 9 Oct 2025 75,485 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 75,223 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 75,142 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 74,843 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 74,554 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 74,540 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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KON 1A is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 KON 1A, 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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How do I check the history of KON 1A?

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What year was KON 1A registered?

KON 1A is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 February 1988.

Is KON 1A safe to buy?

The MOT history for KON 1A shows 6 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 KON 1A have outstanding finance?

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