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D291 NGS

1986 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,132 mi
Last recorded107,132 miles
Recorded on29 May 2014
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl93,665 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD291 NGS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2014 107,132 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 109,184 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

slight bind nearside front brake

Pass 5 Apr 2007 106,118 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 106,073 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 106,073 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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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D291 NGS is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D291 NGS, 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 D291 NGS?

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What year was D291 NGS registered?

D291 NGS is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 August 1986.

Is D291 NGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for D291 NGS shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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