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E616 XFC

1987 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

86,650 mi
Last recorded86,650 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl83,827 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE616 XFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 86,650 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 36,592 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 36,525 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 36,490 miles
Pass 13 May 2016

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

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

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)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 May 2016

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 164,927 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 164,873 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 164,857 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 161,588 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 161,571 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2006 161,538 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2005 161,449 miles

exhaust corroded

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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E616 XFC is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 E616 XFC, 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 E616 XFC registered?

E616 XFC is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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