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E921 FRO

1987 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

62,748 mi
Last recorded62,748 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl83,827 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE921 FRO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 62,748 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 62,215 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 61,860 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 61,826 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 61,557 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 61,396 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 61,396 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 61,100 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 60,496 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jul 2016 59,857 miles

oil leek

Pass 4 Jun 2015 59,233 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2015 59,233 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Oil leak

n/s wiper blade starting to smear

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 30 Jun 2014 57,495 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 57,229 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 54,027 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 52,179 miles

Oil leak

engine oil level low??? slightly

off side front lower driving lamp bulb inoperative

Pass 26 May 2010 51,247 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 May 2010 51,247 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 50,558 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 50,558 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 May 2008 50,420 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2008 50,419 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2007 50,267 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 48,910 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 48,900 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust repairs/welded/sealed. †engine oil level low. †oil leak left rear back engine area.??? †reverse lamps inoperative. †manifold / cylinder head gaskets blow / split,bolts insecure/slightly. †

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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E921 FRO is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 E921 FRO, 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 E921 FRO registered?

E921 FRO is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 August 1987.

Is E921 FRO safe to buy?

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