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E136 LLR

1987 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

85,489 mi
Last recorded85,489 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl83,827 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE136 LLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 85,489 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 85,485 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive 3920 ppm (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 85,390 miles

Offside exhaust mounting defective

Fail 17 May 2023 85,345 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective at gear box missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 85,187 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 85,187 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 84,910 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 84,909 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 84,746 miles

Oil leaks

Pass 14 Sep 2012 84,748 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 84,583 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 83,416 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2009 82,662 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

osf and rear wheel arches rusting

Pass 1 Oct 2008 80,920 miles

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

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

it is to be assumed oil at steering box is from engine.

o/s mirror glass scratched.

Fail 1 Oct 2008 80,919 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

it is to be assumed oil at steering box is from engine.

o/s mirror glass scratched.

Pass 19 Sep 2007 78,392 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 78,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 22 Sep 2006 73,966 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 67,847 miles

O/S washer jet poor output †Front number plate cracked

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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E136 LLR is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 E136 LLR, 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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E136 LLR is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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