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D280 CBD

1987 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

154,528 mi
Last recorded154,528 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl83,827 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD280 CBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 154,528 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL COIL SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Outer sills have slight corrosion

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 153,928 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 153,928 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 153,750 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre is cracking

Offside Front tyre is cracking

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rubbers deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 153,488 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 154,952 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 152,949 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 152,949 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 150,102 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 148,092 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 147,124 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 147,124 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 145,925 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 144,888 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 143,749 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 141,881 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 141,815 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 CBD is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CBD, 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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D280 CBD is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 April 1987.

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