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D265 FEG

1986 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 4500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2021
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,555 mi
Last recorded107,555 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2020
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl93,665 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD265 FEG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2020 107,555 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front sub frame bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2020 107,536 miles

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front sub frame bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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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D265 FEG is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 4,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D265 FEG, 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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How do I check the history of D265 FEG?

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What year was D265 FEG registered?

D265 FEG is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 September 1986.

Is D265 FEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for D265 FEG shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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