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D129 BSA

1987 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

145,693 mi
Last recorded145,693 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl83,827 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD129 BSA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,970cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 145,693 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 145,693 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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D129 BSA is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D129 BSA, 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 D129 BSA registered?

D129 BSA is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D129 BSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D129 BSA shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D129 BSA have outstanding finance?

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