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HIL 1944

1987 Mercedes-benz Sl

Brown Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

61,767 mi
Last recorded61,767 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl83,827 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIL 1944
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1987
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 61,767 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 61,688 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 61,600 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 61,593 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2016 61,581 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 61,581 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 61,344 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 60,887 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 59,903 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 59,280 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 59,039 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 58,694 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 56,911 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 56,057 miles

slight lift o/s center inner track rod end

Pass 14 Jul 2006 54,510 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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HIL 1944 is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl in Brown with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HIL 1944, 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 HIL 1944 registered?

HIL 1944 is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is HIL 1944 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HIL 1944 shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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