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88 BCD

1981 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

136,695 mi
Last recorded136,695 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl94,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration88 BCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 136,695 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 136,306 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 135,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 134,431 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 133,648 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 133,120 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 132,341 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 131,898 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 131,585 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 131,585 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 131,089 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 131,089 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 130,810 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 130,394 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 130,394 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 130,006 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 130,006 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 129,209 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 128,804 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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88 BCD is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 94,168 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 88 BCD, 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 45 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 88 BCD registered?

88 BCD is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is 88 BCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 88 BCD shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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