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SXS 500

1987 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

109,836 mi
Last recorded109,836 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl83,827 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSXS 500
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2026 109,836 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2026 109,835 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2025 109,567 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material center t union to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from center t union to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2025 109,567 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material center t union to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from center t union to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 108,646 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2024 108,646 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength holed at anti-roll bar attachment bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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))

Nearside Front brake hose fouling wheel/tyre when on full lock left

Pass 10 Aug 2023 107,851 miles

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

Nearside front brake hose rubbing against wheel when on full lock

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

Fail 7 Aug 2023 107,851 miles

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative side repeater (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside front brake hose rubbing against wheel when on full lock

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 26 Jul 2022 106,242 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 105,623 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 102,756 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 102,754 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn anti squat (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 102,441 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 102,441 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 101,153 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 98,727 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 96,084 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 94,172 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 93,760 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2013 91,957 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 89,238 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 87,154 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 87,149 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Sub-frame locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 Jul 2010 85,011 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front wiper blade slight deteriorated

Pass 16 Jul 2010 85,011 miles

front wiper blade slight deteriorated

Pass 27 Aug 2009 84,470 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 83,971 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 83,971 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 83,665 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 83,661 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 83,343 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 82,783 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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SXS 500 is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 SXS 500, 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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How do I check the history of SXS 500?

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What year was SXS 500 registered?

SXS 500 is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 February 1987.

Is SXS 500 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SXS 500 shows 32 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SXS 500 have outstanding finance?

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