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D724 HMT

1986 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,407 mi
Last recorded144,407 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2011
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl93,665 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD724 HMT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2011 144,407 miles

FRONT OFFSIDE TYRE CRACKING

OUTER SILLS CORRODED

Pass 6 Oct 2010 142,999 miles

FRONT OFFSIDE TYRE CRACKING

Fail 2 Oct 2010 142,999 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

FRONT OFFSIDE TYRE CRACKING

Pass 26 May 2009 141,194 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 137,118 miles

main beam tell tale inop / corrosion to brake pipes / front and rear propshaft mounts failed / oil leak to engine area / nsr tyre tread low

Fail 24 May 2008 137,053 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

main beam tell tale inop / corrosion to brake pipes / front and rear propshaft mounts failed / oil leak to engine area / nsr tyre tread low

Pass 25 May 2007 135,924 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 132,853 miles

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

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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D724 HMT is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 D724 HMT, 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 D724 HMT registered?

D724 HMT is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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