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D280 AGM

1987 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,683 mi
Last recorded126,683 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl83,827 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD280 AGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 126,683 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 126,227 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 125,363 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 121,658 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 121,638 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 119,780 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 119,629 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 119,604 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 119,350 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 119,230 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 119,217 miles

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

O/S front floor corroded outside prescribed area

Fail 14 Oct 2009 119,212 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

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

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

O/S front floor corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 13 Jun 2008 119,051 miles

rear suspension arms slightly corroded

slight corrosion to both front brake pipes

slight corrosion to offside front inner wing

slight corrosion to rear chasias

slight corrosion to rear floors

slight play in all steering joints

underbody of vehicle in poor condition

Fail 10 Jun 2008 119,051 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

rear suspension arms slightly corroded

slight corrosion to both front brake pipes

slight corrosion to offside front inner wing

slight corrosion to rear chasias

slight corrosion to rear floors

slight play in all steering joints

underbody of vehicle in poor condition

Pass 3 Jun 2006 118,139 miles

exhaust system surface rusting

front flexible and rear offside brake ferrals surface rusting

rear exhaust tail pipes corroded

rear metal fuel pipe rusting (not leaking)

rear suspension and rear brake components surface rusting

trailing arm mount rubbers deteriating

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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D280 AGM is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 D280 AGM, 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 D280 AGM registered?

D280 AGM is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 May 1987.

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