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D205 MWL

1986 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

169,861 mi
Last recorded169,861 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl93,665 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD205 MWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 169,861 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 169,861 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 169,861 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 169,861 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 169,861 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 169,851 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 169,851 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 167,849 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 169,623 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 169,622 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working nearside (1.1.A.3b)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 169,172 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe at offside front and nearside front inner wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside front and offside front (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front tyre perished

Nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Offside rear body panel corroding

Rear fuel pipe corroding

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside front chassis (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs corroding (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 169,150 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

brake judder on light brake application detected

front brake pads appear to be wearing thin

vehicle condition poor and heavily corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2015 169,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

brake judder on light brake application detected

front brake pads appear to be wearing thin

vehicle condition poor and heavily corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2014 167,877 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 167,873 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 166,561 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

o/s rear wheel arch rusting

Pass 29 Aug 2013 166,561 miles

o/s rear wheel arch rusting

Pass 12 Sep 2012 164,599 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 12 Sep 2012 164,598 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2011 162,334 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine burning oil

front & rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2011 162,331 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front & rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2011 162,311 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front registration plate damaged

general condition of vehicle poor

rear differential leak

Pass 13 Jul 2010 160,085 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate has slight damage

rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2010 160,038 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate has slight damage

offside front wiper blade slightly split

rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2009 158,425 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes across rear of vehicle corroding

corrosion forming in offside and nearside rear sill areas

front number plate deteriorating/damaged

Pass 20 Jul 2009 158,425 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes across rear of vehicle corroding

corrosion forming in offside and nearside rear sill areas

front number plate deteriorating/damaged

Fail 25 Jul 2008 156,113 miles

ABS pump mounting bracket corroded

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bulkhead area below battery holed and corroded

hazard warning light switch operation poor

power steering pump contaminated with oil

Pass 25 Jul 2008 156,113 miles

ABS pump mounting bracket corroded

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bulkhead area below battery holed and corroded

hazard warning light switch operation poor

power steering pump contaminated with oil

Pass 17 Jul 2007 153,598 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 149,022 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion forming on rear brake pipes across rear of vehicle

headlamp aims jsut within acceptable limit

Fail 28 Jul 2006 149,022 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion forming on rear brake pipes across rear of vehicle

headlamp aims jsut within acceptable limit

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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D205 MWL is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 93,665 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D205 MWL, 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 40 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D205 MWL is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 September 1986.

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