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A20 MBC

1987 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

68,454 mi
Last recorded68,454 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl83,827 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 MBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 68,454 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 68,257 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 68,250 miles

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

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

General corrosion underneath the vehicle

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 67,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 67,513 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 67,510 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2015 67,397 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 67,231 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 67,149 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 67,149 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 67,060 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Nov 2011 67,060 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 67,015 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 66,835 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 66,583 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 66,495 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Oct 2006 64,071 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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A20 MBC is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 A20 MBC, 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 A20 MBC registered?

A20 MBC is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 January 1987.

Is A20 MBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 MBC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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