MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,377 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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N/S/F tyre carcase slightly de-formed
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
N/S/F tyre carcase slightly deformed
only one front fog working
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
near side rear handb rake a little weaker than off side
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
handbrake hold and travel only just acceptable
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Centre Front Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
slight play in steering box
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
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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D863 MEA is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 D863 MEA, 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 D863 MEA registered?
D863 MEA is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 November 1986.
Is D863 MEA safe to buy?
The MOT history for D863 MEA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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