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E10 FES

1987 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

69,130 mi
Last recorded69,130 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl83,827 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE10 FES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 69,130 miles
Fail 27 May 2026 69,130 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2025 68,931 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 68,709 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 68,446 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 67,885 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 67,818 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 67,644 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 67,424 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 67,170 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 66,449 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 66,094 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 66,089 miles

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

low efort offside rear handbrake

Pass 19 Mar 2013 64,082 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 61,038 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 58,735 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 58,735 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

All tyres cracking around sidewall

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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E10 FES is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 E10 FES, 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 E10 FES registered?

E10 FES is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E10 FES safe to buy?

The MOT history for E10 FES shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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