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E611 JHJ

1987 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,140 mi
Last recorded121,140 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl83,827 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE611 JHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 121,140 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 25 Apr 2026 121,140 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 118,982 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering has slight leak

Pass 30 Apr 2024 115,002 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 114,317 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 113,950 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 113,950 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 113,602 miles

power steering has slight leak

Pass 20 Apr 2018 113,286 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 112,595 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 111,358 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box damp (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Apr 2015 111,358 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

diff leaking

exhaust condition

water leak from engine

Pass 24 Mar 2014 110,104 miles

condition of exhaust

slight diff leak

Fail 17 Mar 2014 110,104 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

condition of exhaust

slight diff leak

Pass 12 Apr 2013 109,178 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 3 Apr 2012 108,829 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 108,168 miles

slight lift in n/s lower ball joint

Fail 9 Mar 2011 108,168 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight lift in n/s lower ball joint

Pass 25 Nov 2009 107,685 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 107,102 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 105,849 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 105,849 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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E611 JHJ is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 E611 JHJ, 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 E611 JHJ registered?

E611 JHJ is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 October 1987.

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