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D299 BSA

1987 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,027 mi
Last recorded98,027 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl83,827 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD299 BSA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 4 Dec 2019 98,027 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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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D299 BSA is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 D299 BSA, 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 D299 BSA registered?

D299 BSA is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D299 BSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D299 BSA shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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