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E217 NUL

1987 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

232,420 mi
Last recorded232,420 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2007
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl83,827 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE217 NUL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2007 232,420 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 232,398 miles

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

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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E217 NUL is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E217 NUL, 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 E217 NUL registered?

E217 NUL is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E217 NUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E217 NUL shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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