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842 RU

1987 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

57,275 mi
Last recorded57,275 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl83,827 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration842 RU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 57,275 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

all 4 tyres starting crack

Pass 4 Sep 2024 56,635 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 56,437 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 55,913 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 55,474 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 54,821 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 54,821 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 54,636 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 54,624 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 54,325 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 53,574 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 53,410 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 52,595 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 51,492 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2014 51,482 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2013 50,517 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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842 RU is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 842 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 842 RU?

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What year was 842 RU registered?

842 RU is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 May 1987.

Is 842 RU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 842 RU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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