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D8 PST

1989 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

142,327 mi
Last recorded142,327 miles
Recorded on13 May 2013
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl79,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD8 PST
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2013 142,327 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 138,377 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Nov 2011 138,375 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 138,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres worn low in centre of tread

offside rear brake has slight drag

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2009 138,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear brake pads worn more than nearside [slight drag]

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2008 137,759 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 137,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 135,055 miles

Jacking points,and Front chassis rails corroding.

Pass 15 Sep 2005 130,030 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 130,030 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 130,030 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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D8 PST is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 79,304 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 D8 PST, 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 37 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 D8 PST registered?

D8 PST is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 May 1989.

Is D8 PST safe to buy?

The MOT history for D8 PST shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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