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D282 OUM

1987 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,068 mi
Last recorded94,068 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl83,827 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD282 OUM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 94,068 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 94,068 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive 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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D282 OUM is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,000cc 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 D282 OUM, 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 D282 OUM registered?

D282 OUM is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 June 1987.

Is D282 OUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D282 OUM 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.

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