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520 DTU

1987 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

14,392 mi
Last recorded14,392 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl83,827 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration520 DTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 14,392 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 14,007 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 13,474 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 13,463 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 13,455 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 13,442 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 13,429 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 13,422 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 13,399 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 13,372 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 13,158 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 13,156 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 13,079 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 13,022 miles

20% front brake imbalance

Offside washer jet poor

Offside wiper blade starting to split

Steering damper starting to leak very slightly

Fail 11 Dec 2012 13,022 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

20% front brake imbalance

Offside washer jet poor

Offside wiper blade starting to split

Steering damper starting to leak very slightly

Pass 14 Dec 2011 12,927 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 12,489 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 12,764 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 12,628 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 12,454 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 12,354 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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520 DTU is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 520 DTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 520 DTU registered?

520 DTU is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 April 1987.

Is 520 DTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 520 DTU shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 520 DTU have outstanding finance?

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