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D386 UKA

1986 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

50,431 mi
Last recorded50,431 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2020
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl93,665 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD386 UKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2020 50,431 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 50,200 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 49,670 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 49,663 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2016 48,834 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 48,834 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 48,636 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 48,555 miles

headlamps very slightlt low

Pass 5 Jul 2012 47,773 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 46,848 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 46,848 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 46,068 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 45,592 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 45,283 miles

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear tyre cracing on side walls

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (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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D386 UKA is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 D386 UKA, 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 D386 UKA registered?

D386 UKA is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is D386 UKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D386 UKA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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