MOT Status
ValidMileage
107,784 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2010 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged 2010 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Battery not clamped but not deemed to be insecure
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Battery not clamped but not deemed to be insecure
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Oil leak
dampness on steering box,though not leaking on test
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Oil leak
auto transmission metal fluid pipe at cooling radiator area appears heavily corroded
dampness on steering box,though not leaking on test
Rear brake balance just within limits
Signs of previous petrol leak from fuel pump area
Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
O/S and N/S jacking points on sills corroded but not to excess on test
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D276 OWL is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 D276 OWL, 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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D276 OWL is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 February 1987.
Is D276 OWL safe to buy?
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