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H1815BBH

1987 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,825 mi
Last recorded94,825 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2025
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl83,827 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH1815BBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2025 94,825 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel hose chafing fuel pump hose (6.1.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 94,825 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel hose chafing fuel pump hose (6.1.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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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H1815BBH is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H1815BBH, 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 H1815BBH registered?

H1815BBH is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 May 1987.

Is H1815BBH safe to buy?

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Does H1815BBH have outstanding finance?

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