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NBZ 2187

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

131,355 mi
Last recorded131,355 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBZ 2187
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 131,355 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 129,398 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 126,123 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 126,059 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 125,382 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 125,050 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Slight rear brake imbalance

Fail 16 Jun 2021 125,050 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 30 Jun 2020 124,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 124,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 123,835 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 122,604 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Minor exhaust leak

Pass 5 Jun 2017 120,542 miles

Both rear flexi brake hoses starting to perish

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 5 Jun 2017 120,542 miles

Both rear flexi brake hoses starting to perish

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 May 2016 119,097 miles

blowing noise from centre silencer cannot see a exhaust leak

small cracks in both rear brake hoses

small cracks in both rear tyre sidewalls

Fail 18 May 2016 119,097 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

blowing noise from centre silencer cannot see a exhaust leak

rear silencer very weak

small cracks in both rear brake hoses

small cracks in both rear tyre sidewalls

Pass 16 Jun 2015 118,055 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 117,482 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 116,424 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 116,423 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 114,750 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 112,723 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 107,876 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 107,876 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 103,366 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 97,017 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 94,354 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2005 94,354 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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NBZ 2187 is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 75,629 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 NBZ 2187, 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 38 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 NBZ 2187 registered?

NBZ 2187 is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 1988.

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The MOT history for NBZ 2187 shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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