MOT Status
ValidMileage
56,748 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive At sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive At sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive At sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive At sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner wing corroded
Offside Front by towing eye corroded
Offside Rear Inner wing corroded
Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Fuel cap seal in poor condition
Steering damper has a light misting of oil
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Left rear tyre, left front tyre and right front tyre deteriated and cracked on side walls. Cracks not deep enough to expose chords
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Both rear inner sills surface corroded.
Plastic trims fitted to door shuts.
Rear subframe mounts perished.
Surface corrosion to drivers side frontr chassis around towing eye.
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Steering box slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
both front tyre sidewalls slightly perished
fuel cap seal perished
plastic covers fitted to both door shuts
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering box slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
both front tyre sidewalls slightly perished
fuel cap seal perished
plastic covers fitted to both door shuts
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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D848 DRV is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
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 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 D848 DRV, 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 D848 DRV registered?
D848 DRV is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1986.
Is D848 DRV safe to buy?
The MOT history for D848 DRV shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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