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B7 JDA

1987 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

25,073 mi
Last recorded25,073 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl83,827 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 JDA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 25,073 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 23,754 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe to power steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 23,754 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe to power steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 23,163 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 22,739 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 22,268 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 21,520 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 20,708 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 19,694 miles

Slight Misting of Oil around the engine sump area

Pass 12 Apr 2017 19,176 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 18,518 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 18,509 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2015 18,029 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 17,511 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 17,164 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 16,651 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 15,974 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 14,861 miles

all 4 tyres starting to crack

Pass 13 May 2009 14,355 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 13,867 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 13,867 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 13,193 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 12,222 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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B7 JDA is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 B7 JDA, 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 B7 JDA registered?

B7 JDA is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 May 1987.

Is B7 JDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B7 JDA shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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