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OOO 8V

1987 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

66,842 mi
Last recorded66,842 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl83,827 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOOO 8V
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2026 66,842 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2025 66,819 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 66,682 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 66,548 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 66,431 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2021 66,328 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 66,215 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 66,098 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 65,913 miles

Front registration plate cracked

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 65,693 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2016 65,409 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 64,874 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 64,166 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 63,543 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2012 63,058 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 63,058 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 62,842 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 62,357 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 62,038 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 62,038 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 61,460 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 61,460 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 60,725 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 59,195 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2005 59,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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OOO 8V is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 OOO 8V, 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 OOO 8V registered?

OOO 8V is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 April 1987.

Is OOO 8V safe to buy?

The MOT history for OOO 8V shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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