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D243 BJU

1987 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,544 mi
Last recorded86,544 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl83,827 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD243 BJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 5 Oct 2016 86,544 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 86,524 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 86,466 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 86,403 miles

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

both wiper blades starting to wear.

Pass 28 Nov 2012 86,214 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 86,205 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 86,128 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 85,992 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 85,757 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 85,605 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 84,537 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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D243 BJU is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 D243 BJU, 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 D243 BJU registered?

D243 BJU is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 May 1987.

Is D243 BJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D243 BJU shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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