MOT Status
ValidMileage
27,908 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
all four tyres 13 years old dated 2011
Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
noise in front suspension
Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
all 4 tyres cracking
noise in front suspension
off side front /near side rear tyres getting low
all 4 tyres cracking
noise on front suspension
offside front / nearside rear tyres getting low 3mm
all 4 tyres cracking
noise on front suspension
Engine cooling fans are running continualy.
Nearside front+Nearside rear+offside front tyres have cracks in side walls.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Engine cooling fans are running continualy.
Nearside front+Nearside rear+offside front tyres have cracks in side walls.
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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NEW 88 is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.
Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 79,304 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 NEW 88, 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 37 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 NEW 88?
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What year was NEW 88 registered?
NEW 88 is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1989.
Is NEW 88 safe to buy?
The MOT history for NEW 88 shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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