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E665 FPV

1987 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

43,594 mi
Last recorded43,594 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl83,827 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE665 FPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 43,594 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 43,310 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 43,158 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 43,053 miles

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

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))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 43,037 miles

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

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))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 43,020 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 42,992 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 42,876 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 42,865 miles

Nearside Front cracking

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

tyre cracking

Pass 6 Jul 2016 42,807 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 42,801 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Front Power steering component(s) leaking leaking steering oil on steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 42,731 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 47,607 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 42,480 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 42,367 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 42,312 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 42,312 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 41,994 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 41,502 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 41,021 miles

Coolant leak

nearside front brake slightly binding

Pass 25 Jul 2007 40,717 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 40,104 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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E665 FPV is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 E665 FPV, 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 E665 FPV registered?

E665 FPV is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E665 FPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E665 FPV shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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