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E692 KUU

1987 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,568 mi
Last recorded146,568 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2012
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl83,827 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE692 KUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2012 146,568 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 146,354 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 142,582 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 140,729 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 140,729 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 May 2007 136,851 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 134,529 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 134,529 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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E692 KUU is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E692 KUU, 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 E692 KUU registered?

E692 KUU is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E692 KUU safe to buy?

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