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E122 WEX

1987 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 5540cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,723 mi
Last recorded50,723 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl83,827 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE122 WEX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,540cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 50,723 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 50,678 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 50,639 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 49,281 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 48,889 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 48,507 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 48,501 miles

Nearside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NOT WORKING (8.2.3)

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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E122 WEX is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 5,540cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 E122 WEX, 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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How do I check the history of E122 WEX?

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What year was E122 WEX registered?

E122 WEX is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E122 WEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E122 WEX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E122 WEX have outstanding finance?

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