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B9 COE

1987 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

21,748 mi
Last recorded21,748 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl83,827 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 COE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 21,748 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 21,693 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive underside sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 21,276 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 21,068 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 21,068 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 20,448 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 20,447 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating N/S & O/S (1.2.1 (e))

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2013 20,199 miles

All Tyres Side walls cracking

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 20,187 miles

All tyres side walls cracking

Pass 24 Apr 2009 19,797 miles

all four tyres cracking on outer walls

slight play in o/s and n/s part of steering rack

Pass 7 Aug 2007 19,701 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 19,676 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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B9 COE is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B9 COE, 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 B9 COE registered?

B9 COE is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1987.

Is B9 COE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B9 COE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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