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D959 ONW

1986 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2016
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,243 mi
Last recorded118,243 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl93,665 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD959 ONW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2015 118,243 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 118,234 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 118,211 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 118,080 miles

offside front chassis rail corroded and holed

Fail 16 Sep 2009 118,080 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

offside front chassis rail corroded and holed

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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D959 ONW is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D959 ONW, 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 D959 ONW registered?

D959 ONW is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 September 1986.

Is D959 ONW safe to buy?

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