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18 OS

1987 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

145,625 mi
Last recorded145,625 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl83,827 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration18 OS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 7 Jul 2026 145,625 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 144,920 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 143,871 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 143,303 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 142,402 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 139,136 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 137,990 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 136,777 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 135,212 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 133,743 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2014 132,863 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

underside of vehicle has light corrosion

Pass 31 May 2013 131,686 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 130,667 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 128,915 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 126,219 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 122,755 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 118,858 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 114,603 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 110,701 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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18 OS is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 18 OS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 18 OS registered?

18 OS is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 October 1987.

Is 18 OS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 18 OS shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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