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E593 EJF

1987 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

137,598 mi
Last recorded137,598 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl83,827 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE593 EJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2026 137,598 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front steering idler arm bush has slight play

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracked and perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

wipers smearing

Pass 10 Oct 2025 137,376 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front steering idler arm bush has slight play

Offside Front fog light not working

Pass 15 Oct 2024 136,311 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both anti-roll bar link lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 135,655 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

windscreen washers weak

Pass 29 Sep 2022 135,126 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 133,889 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 133,889 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 132,835 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 132,835 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 132,816 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 132,806 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 132,668 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 132,418 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 132,140 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 132,136 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 131,925 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 131,387 miles

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

rear petrol pipes starting to corrode

Pass 3 Nov 2011 131,114 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 130,745 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 130,745 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 130,137 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

offside front tyre starting to wear

rear fuel pipe starting to corrode

Pass 6 Sep 2008 129,640 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 129,104 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2006 124,234 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 124,234 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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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E593 EJF is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 E593 EJF, 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 E593 EJF registered?

E593 EJF is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 1987.

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