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LSU 341

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,706 mi
Last recorded65,706 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLSU 341
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 65,706 miles

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

body corrosion

floor corrosion

play in steering

rear differential oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2018 65,443 miles

Nearside Front king pin has slight movement

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar inner mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front king pin has slight movement

battery held in place with cable ties only

Pass 19 Jul 2017 65,263 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 64,878 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

battery held in place with cable ties

Pass 10 Jul 2014 64,447 miles

Offside and nearside front kingpins have lift and play in bushes

Offside rear wheel bearing has play

Steering idler has play

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 64,082 miles

Engine and transmission oil leaks

Nearside front kingpin top bush has play

Offside and nearside front kingpins have play and lift

Steering idler arm bushes have play

Fail 18 Jul 2013 64,082 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Engine and transmission oil leaks

Nearside front kingpin top bush has play

Offside and nearside front kingpins have play and lift

Steering idler arm bushes have play

Pass 24 Jul 2012 63,879 miles

battery insercure

nearside kingpin slight play

slight play in the steering box

Fail 24 Jul 2012 63,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

battery insercure

nearside kingpin slight play

slight play in the steering box

Pass 22 Jul 2011 53,435 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 53,424 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 63,102 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 63,067 miles

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2009 62,874 miles

slight binding to n/s rear brake

slight play in steering linkage

Pass 5 Aug 2008 62,372 miles

n/s upper suspension bush slight play

slight play in both front king pins

Pass 19 Jul 2006 61,498 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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LSU 341 is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LSU 341, 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 LSU 341 registered?

LSU 341 is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 May 1988.

Is LSU 341 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LSU 341 shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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