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E97 GEO

1987 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

69,344 mi
Last recorded69,344 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl83,827 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE97 GEO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 69,344 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 69,011 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 67,440 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 66,277 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 65,530 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 65,386 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 65,364 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 64,999 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 59,524 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 59,524 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 54,888 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 54,888 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 53,605 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 52,723 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 51,740 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front numberplate cracked slightly

Fail 1 May 2007 48,440 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2007 48,440 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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E97 GEO is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 E97 GEO, 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 E97 GEO registered?

E97 GEO is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E97 GEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E97 GEO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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