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REY 34S

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

110,895 mi
Last recorded110,895 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREY 34S
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 110,895 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower wishbone outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Underside heavily undersealed

Fail 16 Jan 2024 110,890 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn All bushes on front sub-frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower wishbone outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 110,881 miles

Front Sub-frame insecure and impairing directional stability MOUNTS/BUSHES WORN (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (TOP SHOCKER MOUNT} (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (by ABS PUMP) (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 110,870 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

heavily undersealed

Pass 21 Oct 2021 110,850 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fresh black wax oil underneath

Pass 24 Sep 2020 110,805 miles

Front front susspension rusty

Front subframe rusty

Pass 21 May 2019 110,739 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arms rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 108,897 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 108,897 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 108,716 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 108,697 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2016 108,697 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour lens broken (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 108,678 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 108,678 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 May 2014 107,337 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 May 2013 104,242 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 May 2012 104,242 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 May 2012 104,242 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2011 104,242 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 104,124 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 103,948 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 103,206 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 101,937 miles

light corrosion to rear brake pipes & fuel pipes

Fail 17 May 2007 101,937 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

light corrosion to rear brake pipes & fuel pipes

Pass 23 May 2006 100,336 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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REY 34S is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 REY 34S, 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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REY 34S is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 January 1988.

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