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E967 ERB

1987 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

141,544 mi
Last recorded141,544 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl83,827 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE967 ERB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 141,544 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 141,348 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 141,288 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 141,214 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 141,211 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 141,141 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 140,574 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 140,152 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 139,984 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 139,976 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 139,870 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 139,634 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 139,396 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 139,193 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2015 139,192 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2014 138,458 miles

front side lights & h/lights coming on together.wipers coming on with lights

Pass 27 Jun 2013 137,147 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 135,893 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 135,825 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 135,823 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 123,446 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 123,446 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 107,692 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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E967 ERB is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 E967 ERB, 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 E967 ERB registered?

E967 ERB is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E967 ERB safe to buy?

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