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D896 WWP

1986 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,787 mi
Last recorded144,787 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2007
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl93,665 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD896 WWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2007 144,787 miles

chip in windscreen zone A

nearside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

nearside rear wing / wheel arch holed and corroded but not in a prescribed area

rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2007 144,786 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chip in windscreen zone A

nearside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

nearside rear wheel arch / wing holed and corroded, not at this moment in a prescribed area

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2006 140,586 miles

chip in windscreen zone A

engine oil leak

nearside rear floor pan corroding

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside headlight glass cracked

offside rear wheel arch corroded

offside top ball joint rubber split

offside track rod end rubber split

Fail 14 Aug 2006 140,586 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

chip in windscreen zone A

engine oil leak

nearside rear floor pan corroding

offside front top ball joint rubber split

offside headlight glass cracked

offside rear wheel arch corroded

offside track rod end rubber split

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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D896 WWP is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D896 WWP, 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 D896 WWP registered?

D896 WWP is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 September 1986.

Is D896 WWP safe to buy?

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