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37 JRR

1987 Mercedes-benz Sl

Brown Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,628 mi
Last recorded68,628 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl83,827 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration37 JRR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1987
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 68,628 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 68,604 miles

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive beneath ABS pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 68,587 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 68,568 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 68,555 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 68,547 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 68,508 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 68,498 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 68,497 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2017 68,172 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 68,042 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 68,024 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 68,015 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 68,015 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 66,473 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 66,465 miles

Centre Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Battery insecure

ns wiper blade split

Pass 19 Aug 2008 65,559 miles

slight play n/s front drag linkage

Fail 19 Aug 2008 65,552 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

slight play n/s front drag linkage

Pass 20 Aug 2007 64,388 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 64,367 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Fail 22 May 2007 64,212 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

slight cracking on outer edge of n/s/r tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2006 63,045 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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37 JRR is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl in Brown with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 37 JRR, 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 37 JRR registered?

37 JRR is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 May 1987.

Is 37 JRR safe to buy?

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