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D883 ACF

1986 Mercedes-benz Sl

Cream Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

94,758 mi
Last recorded94,758 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl93,665 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD883 ACF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1986
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 94,758 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush deteriorating / swelling (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approaching wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approaching wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine , slight , front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 92,447 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Jacking point in sill deteriorating , not within a prescribed area

Nearside Front Sub frame front bush deteriorating / swelling

Offside Front Front subframe bush beginning to deteriorate

Offside Front Jacking point in sill deteriorating , not within a precribed area

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight , front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 90,874 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill deteriorating around jacking point , not within a prescribed area

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

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

Offside Front Outer sill deteriorating around jacking point , not within a prescribed area

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

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

Oil leak Engine , slight leak from front ()

Rear prop shaft coupling beginning to break up

Pass 12 Jul 2016 89,473 miles

Nearside + offside front outer sills corroded not within prescribed area

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 87,839 miles

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

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

nearside + offside front sills underneath corroded, not within prescribed area

Fail 13 Jul 2015 87,832 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front 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)

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

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

nearside + offside front sills underneath corroded, not within prescribed area

Pass 28 Jul 2014 85,812 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 83,938 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 82,303 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 80,631 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 79,196 miles

slight play steering joints

Pass 28 Jul 2009 76,809 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front nearside tyre worn outside edge

front offside tyre wearing outside edge

rear nearside tyre worn outside edge

rear offside tyre wearing on edges

slight play steering box

Pass 28 Jul 2008 74,164 miles

front + rear nearside and front offside tyres wearing outside edge

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

slight play steering box

Pass 24 Jul 2007 71,958 miles

slight fluctuation o/s/r brake reading

Pass 9 Aug 2006 69,697 miles

front number plate poor condition

Pass 9 Aug 2005 67,174 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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D883 ACF is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in Cream with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 D883 ACF, 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 D883 ACF registered?

D883 ACF is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 December 1986.

Is D883 ACF safe to buy?

The MOT history for D883 ACF shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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