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E983 GHO

1987 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

107,401 mi
Last recorded107,401 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2014
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl83,827 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE983 GHO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2014 107,401 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 401 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 106,608 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 105,661 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 105,661 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 103,533 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 102,158 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 99,071 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 98,555 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 96,826 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 91,987 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 89,676 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 89,676 miles

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

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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E983 GHO is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 E983 GHO, 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

How do I check the history of E983 GHO?

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What year was E983 GHO registered?

E983 GHO is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 October 1987.

Is E983 GHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E983 GHO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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