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MWA 550N

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

81,962 mi
Last recorded81,962 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMWA 550N
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 81,962 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 81,888 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 81,625 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 81,323 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 81,030 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 80,669 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 80,270 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 78,704 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 78,704 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 76,239 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 76,150 miles

surface rust to underside of the car not structural

Pass 15 Jul 2008 76,089 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 72,988 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 72,964 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 69,222 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 65,287 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 65,287 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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MWA 550N is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MWA 550N, 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 MWA 550N registered?

MWA 550N is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 May 1988.

Is MWA 550N safe to buy?

The MOT history for MWA 550N shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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