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D127 OSJ

1987 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,271 mi
Last recorded102,271 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2008
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl83,827 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD127 OSJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2008 102,271 miles

bodywork and underbody in poor rusty condition

Fail 10 Jun 2008 102,271 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)

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

bodywork and underbody in poor rusty condition

Pass 16 Mar 2007 97,979 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 94,123 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 94,123 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

nearside of screen 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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D127 OSJ is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 D127 OSJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D127 OSJ?

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What year was D127 OSJ registered?

D127 OSJ is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 April 1987.

Is D127 OSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D127 OSJ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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