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D388 BHD

1987 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2011
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

164,772 mi
Last recorded164,772 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2010
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl83,827 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD388 BHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 13 Nov 2010 164,772 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 163,423 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 160,023 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 158,711 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 153,611 miles

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SLIGHT WHITE SMOKE

Pass 22 Jul 2005 15,130 miles

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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D388 BHD is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests 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 D388 BHD, 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 D388 BHD registered?

D388 BHD is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 May 1987.

Is D388 BHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for D388 BHD shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D388 BHD have outstanding finance?

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