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22 NML

1987 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

78,959 mi
Last recorded78,959 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl83,827 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration22 NML
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 78,959 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 78,928 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 78,890 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 78,873 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 78,864 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 78,833 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 78,807 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 78,767 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 78,633 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 78,581 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 78,569 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

advise corrosion near steering idler arm and heavy under seal applied to chassis and floor pans

Pass 19 Jun 2007 78,539 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 78,501 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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22 NML is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 22 NML, 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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What year was 22 NML registered?

22 NML is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 October 1987.

Is 22 NML safe to buy?

The MOT history for 22 NML shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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