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SLZ 889

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

32,736 mi
Last recorded32,736 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLZ 889
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 32,736 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 32,678 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 32,678 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 32,670 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 32,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge worn low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge worn very low 205/65R15 94V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 32,143 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 32,009 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2019 31,487 miles

front number plate becoming poor and rear exhaust box casing corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2018 31,181 miles

Front no plate becoming poor

cracking in treads of both front tyres and nearside rear

Pass 19 Dec 2016 30,880 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 30,580 miles

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

rear exhaust box casing corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2015 30,580 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/65/vr15 michelin (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear exhaust box casing corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2014 30,470 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 30,385 miles

both front jacking point rusty

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

slight wheel bind to o/s/r wheel

Pass 6 Nov 2012 30,245 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre cracking

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 6 Nov 2012 30,245 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre cracking

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 15 Nov 2011 30,128 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 29,910 miles

engine oil leak and rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 23 Nov 2009 29,770 miles

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

Oil leak

offside washer jet poor

rear exhaust box casing rusty

Pass 17 Jan 2008 29,272 miles

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 Jan 2007 28,944 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 28,944 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 28,459 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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SLZ 889 is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 SLZ 889, 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

How do I check the history of SLZ 889?

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What year was SLZ 889 registered?

SLZ 889 is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is SLZ 889 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SLZ 889 shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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