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D745 LLS

1986 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,891 mi
Last recorded71,891 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl93,665 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD745 LLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 71,891 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 71,192 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 70,600 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 69,468 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 69,467 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 63,371 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 63,165 miles

Brake pipes coated in grease and unable to check fully.

Off side front head ligght slightly high.

Pass 7 May 2013 62,807 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 61,866 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 61,424 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 60,886 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 60,886 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 57,671 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 57,665 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

tyres 18yrs old

all tyres badly cracked

Pass 6 Oct 2008 57,562 miles

front and rear tyre treads cracked

Fail 3 Oct 2008 57,555 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front and rear tyre treads cracked

Pass 25 Apr 2007 57,360 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 57,079 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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D745 LLS is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 D745 LLS, 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 D745 LLS registered?

D745 LLS is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D745 LLS safe to buy?

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