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A2 FWM

1987 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

84,659 mi
Last recorded84,659 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl83,827 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 FWM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 84,659 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 84,402 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 84,058 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 83,874 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 83,874 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 83,652 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 83,652 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 83,572 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 83,421 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 82,886 miles

Nearside Front Brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Aug 2017 82,598 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 82,322 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 82,125 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 81,808 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2014 81,808 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2013 81,484 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2013 81,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2012 81,054 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 80,637 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 80,635 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 80,093 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 80,093 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 79,151 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 79,150 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 78,825 miles

Slight corrosion to both front and rear brake hose ferrules

Fail 1 Aug 2008 78,824 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Slight corrosion to both front and rear brake hose ferrules

Pass 10 Aug 2007 78,457 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 78,457 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 78,164 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2005 77,844 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 77,844 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2005 77,844 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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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A2 FWM is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 A2 FWM, 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 A2 FWM registered?

A2 FWM is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 September 1987.

Is A2 FWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 FWM shows 32 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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