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7 CN

1987 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

44,536 mi
Last recorded44,536 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl83,827 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7 CN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 44,536 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer is corroded and leaking slightly

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 44,410 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 44,272 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread small crack on passanger side (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded back box with two small holes (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2020 43,970 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 43,961 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2014 43,820 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 43,795 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2012 43,795 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2006 43,763 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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7 CN is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 7 CN, 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 7 CN registered?

7 CN is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 February 1987.

Is 7 CN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 7 CN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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