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C987 LOH

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

123,260 mi
Last recorded123,260 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2016
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC987 LOH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2016 123,260 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 123,230 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 123,218 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 123,170 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 123,051 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 123,028 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 122,102 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2010 122,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2009 119,890 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 116,503 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 113,028 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2006

rust in o/s & n/s sill

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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C987 LOH is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 92,344 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 C987 LOH, 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 41 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 C987 LOH registered?

C987 LOH is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 August 1985.

Is C987 LOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C987 LOH shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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