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E960 XRO

1987 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,100 mi
Last recorded170,100 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2017
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl83,827 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE960 XRO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2017 170,100 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 167,467 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Mar 2016 167,465 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 164,589 miles

o/s front and n/s rear tyres deteorating

vehile starting to smoke

Fail 15 Sep 2014 164,587 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

o/s front and n/s rear tyres deteorating

vehile starting to smoke

Pass 27 Apr 2010 164,229 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 164,163 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 164,091 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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E960 XRO is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red 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 E960 XRO, 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 E960 XRO registered?

E960 XRO is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E960 XRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E960 XRO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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