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D614 EKS

1987 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,940 mi
Last recorded75,940 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2008
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl83,827 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD614 EKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2008 75,940 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 72,085 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 72,085 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front upper balljoint gaitors split

Pass 5 Jun 2006 69,640 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front wipers starting to split

both top wishbone ball joint boots split

front registration plate cracked

petrol cap seal perished

rear registration plate faded

steering idler worn and noisey

track rod ball joint boots split

Pass 7 Jun 2005 66,812 miles

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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D614 EKS is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 D614 EKS, 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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What year was D614 EKS registered?

D614 EKS is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 January 1987.

Is D614 EKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for D614 EKS 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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