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D424 FDL

1987 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 5600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,408 mi
Last recorded97,408 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl83,827 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD424 FDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 29 Sep 2017 97,408 miles

ALL TYRES CRACKED BUT NOT THROUGH TO CORD

GEAR BOX OIL LEAK

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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D424 FDL is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold 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 D424 FDL, 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 D424 FDL registered?

D424 FDL is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D424 FDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D424 FDL 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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