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819 DYT

1986 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

117,424 mi
Last recorded117,424 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl93,665 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration819 DYT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 117,424 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 117,249 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 117,196 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 116,809 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 116,398 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 115,576 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 114,095 miles

Fuel cap seal is perished

Fail 7 Jul 2018 114,087 miles

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

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking Fuel pump unions leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap seal is perished

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 114,079 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Mar 2017 113,111 miles

fuel filter damp

Pass 23 Mar 2016 112,387 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 112,387 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2015 111,802 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 110,479 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 109,881 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 109,583 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 109,458 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 108,213 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 101,868 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 94,557 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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819 DYT is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 93,665 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 819 DYT, 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 40 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 819 DYT registered?

819 DYT is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 October 1986.

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