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D172 EDX

1987 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

66,390 mi
Last recorded66,390 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl83,827 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD172 EDX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 66,390 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 65,999 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 65,569 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 65,418 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 65,115 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 64,770 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 64,536 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 64,262 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 63,765 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 63,176 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 62,845 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 62,396 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 61,931 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 61,747 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 61,453 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 60,592 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 59,496 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 May 2010 59,496 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 18 May 2009 56,394 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 55,723 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 54,969 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Propshaft component defective

Pass 4 Aug 2006 54,295 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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D172 EDX is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 D172 EDX, 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 D172 EDX registered?

D172 EDX is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 January 1987.

Is D172 EDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D172 EDX shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D172 EDX have outstanding finance?

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