MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,327 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis Battery Carrier (6.1.B.1a)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Slight Diff Oil Leak
Slight Engine Oil Leak
Slight Gearbox Oil Leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
offside rear tyre perished
exhaust hanger cracked
front no plate cracked
Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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E69 ELL is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 E69 ELL, 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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E69 ELL is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 August 1987.
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