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SIL 7472

1988 Mercedes Unknown

White Diesel 5958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

182,213 mi
Last recorded182,213 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 1988 Mercedes Unknown171,321 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIL 7472
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,958cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2016 182,213 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipes (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside wiper blade just meets requirement

Oil leak engine ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

general corrosion to lower air tank,power steering pipework,cab rear n/s panels/rails

power steering belts slightly noisy/loose

slight front bumper damage to o/s

Fail 16 Sep 2016 182,207 miles

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipes (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside wiper blade just meets requirement

Oil leak engine ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

general corrosion to lower air tank,power steering pipework,cab rear n/s panels/rails

power steering belts slightly noisy/loose

slight front bumper damage to o/s

Fail 18 Apr 2016 181,621 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion cab and doors/various panels (6.1.C.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion rearo/s and n/s upper and lower framework (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper/headlight mount (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipes (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded corroded near to limit (2.3.2)

general cab/chassis component advanced corrosion

How Reliable is the Mercedes Unknown?

Based on 11,881 MOT tests across 4,378 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
3,416
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
4,378
On UK Roads
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SIL 7472 is a 1988 Mercedes Unknown in White with a 5,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 171,321 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mercedes Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 38 years old, this Mercedes Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SIL 7472 registered?

SIL 7472 is a 1988 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 27 April 1988.

Is SIL 7472 safe to buy?

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