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E1 GNL

1987 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

92,950 mi
Last recorded92,950 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl83,827 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE1 GNL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 92,950 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 92,192 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 91,256 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 90,285 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 89,456 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 88,640 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 88,254 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 87,735 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 86,755 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 86,751 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 85,853 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 85,011 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 83,953 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 83,040 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 81,792 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 80,324 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 79,158 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 78,016 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 76,563 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 75,111 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 74,127 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 71,080 miles

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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E1 GNL is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 E1 GNL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E1 GNL registered?

E1 GNL is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 August 1987.

Is E1 GNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E1 GNL shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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