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864 DVE

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

26,930 mi
Last recorded26,930 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration864 DVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 26,930 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 26,713 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 26,523 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 26,177 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 25,914 miles

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

Front screen wash bottle leaking

Pass 21 May 2015 25,578 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 25,297 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 25,296 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 25,168 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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864 DVE is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 92,344 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 864 DVE, 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 41 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 864 DVE registered?

864 DVE is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is 864 DVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 864 DVE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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