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B16 NKC

1987 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

65,204 mi
Last recorded65,204 miles
Recorded on25 May 2022
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl83,827 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 NKC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2022 65,204 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 65,202 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 65,202 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 65,122 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 65,120 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 65,120 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 65,089 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 65,010 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 64,900 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 64,080 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 63,700 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 62,372 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 60,213 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 60,078 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 60,065 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 59,907 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 59,865 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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B16 NKC is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 B16 NKC, 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 B16 NKC registered?

B16 NKC is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 January 1987.

Is B16 NKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B16 NKC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B16 NKC have outstanding finance?

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