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E332 ASO

1987 Mercedes-benz Sl

Brown Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

77,012 mi
Last recorded77,012 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl83,827 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE332 ASO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1987
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 77,012 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 76,003 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 74,412 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 73,005 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 71,995 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 71,811 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 71,811 miles

Fuel pipe leaking fuel pump feed (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 71,743 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 71,733 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 71,663 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

centre exhaust rubber deteriated

Pass 10 Aug 2015 71,663 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

centre exhaust rubber deteriated

Pass 11 Aug 2014 71,642 miles

wipers poor

Pass 20 Aug 2013 71,478 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 71,333 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 71,192 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

slight bearing noise ? o/s/f

Pass 22 Jun 2010 70,273 miles

offside and nearside front brakes binding slightly

Fail 22 Jun 2010 70,260 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

offside and nearside front brakes binding slightly

Fail 1 Jul 2009 69,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 69,729 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 69,173 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 68,134 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 67,148 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jun 2005 66,557 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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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E332 ASO is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl in Brown with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 E332 ASO, 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 E332 ASO registered?

E332 ASO is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E332 ASO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E332 ASO shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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