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E299 SOB

1987 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,957 mi
Last recorded34,957 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl83,827 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE299 SOB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 1 Feb 2023 34,957 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 34,036 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 34,029 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 33,162 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 33,066 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 32,906 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 31,246 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 30,428 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 29,562 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 28,653 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 27,562 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 26,700 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 25,954 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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E299 SOB is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E299 SOB, 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 E299 SOB registered?

E299 SOB is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E299 SOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E299 SOB shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E299 SOB have outstanding finance?

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