MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,683 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
O/S front floor corroded outside prescribed area
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
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
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
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.
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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.
Is D280 AGM safe to buy?
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