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D915 WEY

1987 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

185,904 mi
Last recorded185,904 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl83,827 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD915 WEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 185,904 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 185,844 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 183,421 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 182,245 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 181,945 miles

advise corrosion nr o/s/front anti roll bar mount

advise o/s headlamp cracked

advise outer sill corroded to a hole at o/s/f nr jacking point

advise stone chip in windscreen

Pass 10 Oct 2011 181,653 miles

advise area nr rear pass side anti-roll bar mounting corroded

advise area nr right front anti roll bar mount corroded

advise chip in windscreen

advise crack in drivers headlamp/advise reflector dull in pass side headlamp

advise pass side rear sill/to floor area corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2011 181,653 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise area nr rear pass side anti-roll bar mounting corroded

advise area nr right front anti roll bar mount corroded

advise chip in windscreen

advise crack in drivers headlamp/advise reflector dull in pass side headlamp

advise pass side rear sill/to floor area corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2010 181,241 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 176,608 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 175,834 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2007 174,499 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Sep 2007 174,118 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

o/s n/s outer sills starting to corrode around drain holes, but good when tested with CAT

Pass 14 Jul 2006 173,280 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 173,280 miles

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

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

both number plates incorrect colour †

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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D915 WEY is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 D915 WEY, 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 D915 WEY registered?

D915 WEY is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1987.

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