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D756 TWM

1987 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,123 mi
Last recorded40,123 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl83,827 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD756 TWM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 19 Aug 2022 40,123 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 39,725 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 39,625 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 39,315 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 38,908 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 38,549 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 38,204 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 37,864 miles

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 37,628 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 36,894 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 35,659 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 May 2009 36,312 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise 4 tyres perished

Pass 29 Apr 2008 36,129 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 34,454 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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D756 TWM is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 D756 TWM, 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 D756 TWM registered?

D756 TWM is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 March 1987.

Is D756 TWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D756 TWM shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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