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1987 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

98,642 mi
Last recorded98,642 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl83,827 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1167 HP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 98,642 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 98,105 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 98,105 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 97,605 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 97,605 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 96,463 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 95,408 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 91,557 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

slight play steering rack

Pass 29 May 2018 87,637 miles

corrosion forming around battery tray

Pass 2 May 2017 82,825 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 80,912 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 76,869 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 72,245 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 72,239 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 71,836 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 71,836 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 71,363 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 71,363 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 70,853 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 70,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 70,260 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 69,307 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 67,968 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 66,545 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 65,749 miles

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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1167 HP is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 83,827 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 1167 HP, 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 39 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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1167 HP is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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