CarVerify

Free Car Check

9 ECW

1987 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 2962cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,393 mi
Last recorded46,393 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl83,827 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

Registration9 ECW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass
Pass 1 Jul 2026 46,393 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 44,115 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 43,701 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 42,781 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 41,967 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 41,204 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 40,668 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 40,129 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 39,063 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 38,380 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 38,167 miles

Oil leak

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

battery slightly loose in mount

offside front calliper slightly sticking

Pass 25 Jul 2012 38,104 miles

O/S/F brake slightly binding

Pass 29 Jul 2011 37,944 miles

wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 3 Jul 2010 37,925 miles

Oil leak

backbox internals have broken up

Pass 31 Jul 2009 37,701 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 37,164 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 36,910 miles

Slight oil leak from gearbox.

Slight oil leak from steering damper.

Pass 17 Aug 2006 36,540 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 35,908 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
Full Mercedes-benz Sl reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

9 ECW is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 9 ECW, 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 9 ECW?

You can check the full history of 9 ECW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was 9 ECW registered?

9 ECW is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 November 1987.

Is 9 ECW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 9 ECW shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 9 ECW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on 9 ECW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.