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D830 SMA

1987 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,953 mi
Last recorded76,953 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl83,827 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD830 SMA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 30 Aug 2019 76,953 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 76,938 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion on sills but not within a prescribed area

Pass 5 Jan 2017 76,924 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 76,910 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 76,719 miles

Both front and rear coil springs corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front brake binding slightly

Rear antiroll bar brackets corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

front shockabsorber casings corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2013 76,600 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 76,464 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 76,104 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 75,753 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 74,953 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 73,881 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 73,311 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 72,587 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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D830 SMA is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 D830 SMA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D830 SMA?

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What year was D830 SMA registered?

D830 SMA is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 February 1987.

Is D830 SMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D830 SMA shows 13 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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