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646 BAD

1987 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

118,488 mi
Last recorded118,488 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl83,827 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration646 BAD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 118,488 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 118,473 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 118,459 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 118,398 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 117,449 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 117,312 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 116,884 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 116,830 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 116,676 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 116,152 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 116,103 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 116,065 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 115,895 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 115,470 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 115,226 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear brakes slightly uneven

Pass 23 Apr 2010 115,110 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 114,823 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 114,702 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 114,161 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 114,034 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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646 BAD is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 646 BAD, 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 646 BAD registered?

646 BAD is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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