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WED 66S

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

74,937 mi
Last recorded74,937 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWED 66S
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 74,937 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 74,937 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 74,496 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 74,496 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 74,348 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 73,566 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 73,538 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 71,633 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 67,654 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 68,402 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2014 63,461 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Dec 2014 63,461 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 60,166 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 58,669 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 58,623 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 58,402 miles

front tyres wearing on outside edges

Pass 22 May 2009 58,242 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 58,042 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 58,032 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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WED 66S is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WED 66S, 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 WED 66S?

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What year was WED 66S registered?

WED 66S is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 February 1988.

Is WED 66S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WED 66S shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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