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E684 CPD

1987 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

157,330 mi
Last recorded157,330 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl83,827 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE684 CPD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 157,330 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2025 156,965 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 156,962 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 156,744 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 156,378 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 156,076 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 155,826 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 155,451 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 155,441 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 155,252 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 154,849 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 154,470 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 149,430 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 148,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 148,013 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 147,160 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 146,096 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

parking brake warning light not working

Pass 13 Dec 2011 145,270 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 141,259 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 138,793 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 135,027 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 131,560 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 131,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2007 131,450 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 127,953 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 125,239 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2005 125,101 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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E684 CPD is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 E684 CPD, 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 E684 CPD registered?

E684 CPD is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 October 1987.

Is E684 CPD safe to buy?

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