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D844 UTU

1986 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

104,665 mi
Last recorded104,665 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl93,665 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD844 UTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 104,665 miles

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 104,660 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2017 104,051 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 104,051 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 102,279 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 102,279 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 101,626 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2013 101,626 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 101,595 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 101,595 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 5 May 2011 100,533 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 100,526 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 May 2010 100,258 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 100,253 miles

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

Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 99,755 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 98,999 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 95,967 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 94,580 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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D844 UTU is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 D844 UTU, 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 D844 UTU registered?

D844 UTU is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 August 1986.

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