MOT Status
ValidMileage
147,176 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box slight seepage
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box slight seepage
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
oil leak
oil leak
oil leak
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
oil leak
Oil leak
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
nearside front outer lower sill slightly corroded
offside front outer lower sill slightly corroded
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
both front drop links perished
both sills corroded
front wipers worn
oil leak
small hole on nearside front sill
small hole on offside front sill
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
power steering level low
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D862 GYE is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 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 D862 GYE, 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 D862 GYE registered?
D862 GYE is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 January 1987.
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