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3036 RU

1987 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

106,975 mi
Last recorded106,975 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl83,827 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3036 RU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 106,975 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 106,554 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 106,108 miles

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 106,104 miles

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded abs pump mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill around jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded at fuel pump ()

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 106,100 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2016 105,626 miles

All 4 tyres wearing and deteriorated

Outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 1 Jul 2015 105,155 miles

both front sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 28 Nov 2013 104,825 miles

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

both outer sill panals corroding at front

Fail 26 Nov 2013 104,823 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

both outer sill panals corroding at front

Pass 28 Nov 2012 104,607 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2012 104,607 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 104,277 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 104,133 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 102,828 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 100,191 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 98,712 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 96,512 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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3036 RU is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 3036 RU, 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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What year was 3036 RU registered?

3036 RU is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 September 1987.

Is 3036 RU safe to buy?

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