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329 BDT

1991 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2016
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

80,246 mi
Last recorded80,246 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl85,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration329 BDT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2021 80,246 miles

Offside Front Suspension component leaking suspension unit on inner wing has oil leak (5.3.5 (c))

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front shock absorber gaitors deteriorated

Nearside Front fog light inoperative

Pass 21 Apr 2015 80,211 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 80,210 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake lights/fog not tested

wiper not working

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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329 BDT is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 85,052 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 329 BDT, 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 35 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of 329 BDT?

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What year was 329 BDT registered?

329 BDT is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 November 1991.

Is 329 BDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 329 BDT shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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