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E687 JYV

1987 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

88,978 mi
Last recorded88,978 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl83,827 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE687 JYV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 88,978 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 88,962 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 88,394 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

steering box weeping

steering rack absorber strut weeping oil.

Fail 2 Aug 2016 88,393 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

steering box weeping

steering rack absorber strut weeping oil.

Pass 13 Aug 2015 87,380 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 85,936 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 85,936 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 84,361 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)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

coolant low

n/s/f fog light out

tax out of date

Fail 6 Aug 2013 84,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

coolant low

n/s/f fog light out

tax out of date

Pass 9 Nov 2011 84,341 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 81,483 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 74,405 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 74,181 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 72,915 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 71,886 miles

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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E687 JYV is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 E687 JYV, 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 E687 JYV registered?

E687 JYV is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 September 1987.

Is E687 JYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E687 JYV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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