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OLO 8L

1987 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

93,819 mi
Last recorded93,819 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl83,827 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLO 8L
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 93,819 miles

Front subframe bushs perished

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fuel cap rubber seal slightly perished

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 93,800 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 93,782 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 93,760 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 93,447 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 93,444 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 93,427 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 93,423 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 92,994 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 91,625 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 90,321 miles

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

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

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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OLO 8L is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 OLO 8L, 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 OLO 8L?

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What year was OLO 8L registered?

OLO 8L is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 December 1987.

Is OLO 8L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OLO 8L shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OLO 8L have outstanding finance?

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