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E13 EBT

1987 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,812 mi
Last recorded57,812 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl83,827 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE13 EBT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 57,812 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 57,131 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 56,959 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 56,849 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 56,847 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 56,857 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 56,829 miles

slight binding on front brakes advise check

Fail 7 Jun 2013 56,829 miles

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

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

slight binding on front brakes advise check

Pass 7 Jul 2010 56,815 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 56,735 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 56,725 miles

0/s wiper blade deteriorating

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear tyres getting close to wear bars

slight oil misting from steering damper

Pass 5 Jul 2006 56,725 miles

0/s wiper blade deteriorating

both rear tyres getting close to wear bars

slight oil misting from steering damper

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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E13 EBT is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E13 EBT, 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 E13 EBT registered?

E13 EBT is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E13 EBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E13 EBT shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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