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D233 RDA

1986 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,085 mi
Last recorded122,085 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl93,665 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD233 RDA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 122,085 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 122,083 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 121,893 miles

Rear axle weeping oil

Both front inner sills starting to rust

Both front lower arm front and rear bushes perishing

Nearside Front Pannel corroding

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroding

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle components corroding

Fail 14 Oct 2019 121,891 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Anti roll bar d bush area corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Both front inner sills starting to rust

Both front lower arm front and rear bushes perishing

Nearside Front Pannel corroding

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroding

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle weeping oil

Underside of vehicle components corroding

Pass 16 Oct 2018 121,666 miles

Front Springs corroding

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 121,664 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Springs corroding

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 121,618 miles

outer sills corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2017 121,614 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

outer sills corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2016 121,140 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Squeak from steering when turned

Fail 13 Oct 2016 121,136 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis Under bonnet below ABS unit area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis area at o/s/f anti-roll bar mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Squeak from steering when turned (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 120,547 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 120,518 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 May 2014 117,785 miles

Oil leak

corrosion developing under vehicle

Fail 13 May 2014 117,783 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

corrosion developing under vehicle

Pass 9 May 2013 111,295 miles

Nearside rear wheel arch corroding

Offside front tyre uneven wear

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

Pass 8 May 2012 104,822 miles

engine oil below minimum level

hazard light switch suspect

non-standard connector to chassis brake pipe

wear in handbrake lever

Pass 16 May 2011 99,037 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 99,037 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 May 2010 93,272 miles

general corrosion and repairs on underside and outer sills

Fail 11 May 2010 93,265 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

general corrosion and repairs on underside and outer sills

Pass 26 May 2009 92,196 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 May 2009 92,196 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 May 2008 91,810 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 91,810 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 May 2007 90,739 miles

Coolant leak from heater valve

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 May 2007 90,739 miles

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

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

Coolant leak from heater valve

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2006 88,770 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 88,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nail in tyre

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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D233 RDA is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 D233 RDA, 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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D233 RDA is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 September 1986.

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