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D249 LFX

1986 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

82,670 mi
Last recorded82,670 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl93,665 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD249 LFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 82,670 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 82,573 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 82,450 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 82,330 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 81,728 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 81,728 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 81,140 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 80,074 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 77,190 miles

20% front brake imbalance

Fail 2 Jul 2009 77,096 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 76,780 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 74,554 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

co= 2.48% hc =217ppm

corrosion to o/s/front chassis leg not in prescribed areas

minor stone chips in screen

Pass 8 Aug 2006 71,116 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion to both front coil springs

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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D249 LFX is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 D249 LFX, 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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What year was D249 LFX registered?

D249 LFX is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D249 LFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D249 LFX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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