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D156 GYT

1987 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

73,799 mi
Last recorded73,799 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl83,827 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD156 GYT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 73,799 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 73,721 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 72,728 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 71,763 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 71,763 miles

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 68,317 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 13 Nov 2013 68,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 62,834 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 62,834 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 58,952 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Nov 2011 58,952 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 54,538 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Oct 2010 54,538 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 May 2010 54,299 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 54,249 miles

Handbrake travel, rear discs with inboard shoes cable adjustment inside car under cover

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 May 2008 54,242 miles

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL

Pass 26 May 2007 54,237 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 54,226 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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D156 GYT is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 D156 GYT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D156 GYT?

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What year was D156 GYT registered?

D156 GYT is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 March 1987.

Is D156 GYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for D156 GYT shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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