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D235 VCU

1987 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

41,887 mi
Last recorded41,887 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl83,827 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD235 VCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 41,887 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 41,847 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 41,790 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 41,397 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 41,305 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 40,897 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 40,896 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 37,272 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 37,016 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 37,014 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 34,474 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 33,656 miles

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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D235 VCU is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 D235 VCU, 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 D235 VCU registered?

D235 VCU is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1987.

Is D235 VCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D235 VCU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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