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D866 LMC

1987 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,967 mi
Last recorded51,967 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl83,827 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD866 LMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 51,967 miles

nearside rear floor surface rust

rear exhaust rust

Pass 14 Jun 2021 51,955 miles

nearside rear floor surface rust

rear exhaust rust

Pass 18 Jun 2020 51,694 miles

rear exhaust rust

surface rust nearside rear floor

Pass 17 Jun 2019 51,653 miles

nearside rear floor surface rust

rear exhaust rust

Pass 14 Jun 2018 51,534 miles

rear exhaust rust

surface rust nearside rear floor

Pass 22 Jun 2017 51,452 miles

surface rust nearside rear floor

Fail 15 Jun 2017 51,450 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre mount (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre perished and 2mm inner edge

offside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

surface rust nearside rear floor

Pass 2 Jun 2014 51,397 miles

rear tyres and offside front tyre perished (recommend replace)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 50,773 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

wipers

Fail 14 Jun 2013 50,760 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

wipers

Pass 4 May 2012 50,711 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2011 50,549 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 50,023 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 50,023 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2008 49,353 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 49,353 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 47,216 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 44,965 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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D866 LMC is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 D866 LMC, 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 D866 LMC registered?

D866 LMC is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 April 1987.

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