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OSL 103

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 5567cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

52,088 mi
Last recorded52,088 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOSL 103
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,567cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 52,088 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 52,003 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 51,708 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 50,540 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 50,310 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 49,322 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 48,899 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 48,882 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 48,518 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 48,518 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

exhaust rubbers deteriorated rear

Pass 23 Apr 2015 48,045 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 47,885 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 47,871 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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OSL 103 is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 5,567cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OSL 103, 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 OSL 103 registered?

OSL 103 is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is OSL 103 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OSL 103 shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OSL 103 have outstanding finance?

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