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MAZ 3571

1987 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

103,769 mi
Last recorded103,769 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl83,827 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAZ 3571
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 103,769 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2026 103,768 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2025 103,611 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2025 103,601 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 102,893 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 102,891 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 102,739 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 101,938 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box weeping. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 98,682 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 97,722 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 97,348 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 91,028 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 87,658 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 84,045 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 81,782 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 75,990 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 75,807 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 75,794 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2011 75,083 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 74,001 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 74,001 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 68,080 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 67,864 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 67,623 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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MAZ 3571 is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 MAZ 3571, 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 MAZ 3571?

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What year was MAZ 3571 registered?

MAZ 3571 is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 July 1987.

Is MAZ 3571 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MAZ 3571 shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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