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E559 SVP

1987 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,664 mi
Last recorded84,664 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2012
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl83,827 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE559 SVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2012 84,664 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 84,429 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 83,563 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 81,961 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 81,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 20 Sep 2007 76,987 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

fuel pump noisy

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall has cracks

rear registration plate -----poor condition

slight wear to idler arm bushes

Pass 20 Sep 2007 76,987 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

fuel pump noisy

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall has cracks

rear registration plate -----poor condition

slight wear to idler arm bushes

Pass 4 Sep 2006 72,761 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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E559 SVP is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 E559 SVP, 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 E559 SVP registered?

E559 SVP is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 September 1987.

Is E559 SVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E559 SVP shows 8 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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