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RAZ 36

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

65,849 mi
Last recorded65,849 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAZ 36
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 65,849 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 65,805 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 65,757 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 65,650 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 65,284 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 64,523 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 63,737 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 63,720 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 May 2014 63,706 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 63,678 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 15 May 2013 63,650 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all 4 coil springs corroded

fuel filter corroded

hazard lights intermittantly coming on

offside front tyre has radial cracks

Fail 10 May 2013 63,641 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel filter corroded

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all 4 coil springs corroded

hazard lights intermittantly coming on

offside front tyre has radial cracks

Pass 17 May 2012 63,616 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 63,583 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 63,450 miles

battery insecure

offside front tyre outer sidewall cracked and perishing

rear number plate deteriorating and front number plate slightly cracked

vehicle underbody rusting,recommend underbody underseal

Fail 17 May 2010 63,441 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

battery insecure

offside front tyre outer sidewall cracked and perishing

rear number plate deteriorating and front number plate slightly cracked

Pass 9 Oct 2008 63,425 miles

all four suspension coil springs front and rear anti roll bars corroding

offside front tyre outer sidewall perishing

travel in handbrake lever

Pass 25 Oct 2007 63,359 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

hand brake travel long

Fail 12 Oct 2007 63,348 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

hand brake travel long

Pass 12 Oct 2006 63,276 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 63,260 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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RAZ 36 is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RAZ 36, 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 RAZ 36 registered?

RAZ 36 is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 September 1988.

Is RAZ 36 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAZ 36 shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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