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LLL 285

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,860 mi
Last recorded81,860 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLLL 285
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 21 Mar 2025 81,860 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 81,119 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 80,667 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 79,023 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 78,708 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2016 77,258 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 73,940 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 73,358 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 71,876 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 70,999 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 68,770 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 66,777 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 65,745 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 64,247 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 62,578 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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LLL 285 is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LLL 285, 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 LLL 285 registered?

LLL 285 is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 August 1988.

Is LLL 285 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LLL 285 shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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