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D5 SOR

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,914 mi
Last recorded110,914 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 SOR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 110,914 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 110,038 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 109,211 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 108,189 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 108,713 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 107,168 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 105,106 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Jun 2011 105,106 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 103,640 miles

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Jun 2010 103,640 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 101,904 miles

all under car corroding but none excessive

both front shock absorbers have a light misting of oil

fuel filter and fuel pump corroding

inner face of rear discs corroding

offside front brake slightly binding

Fail 12 Jun 2009 101,894 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all under car corroding but none excessive

both front shock absorbers have a light misting of oil

fuel filter and fuel pump corroding

inner face of rear discs corroding

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 17 Sep 2008 101,753 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 101,563 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 100,545 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 100,545 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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D5 SOR is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 75,629 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 D5 SOR, 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 38 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 D5 SOR registered?

D5 SOR is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is D5 SOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D5 SOR shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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