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D214 UJO

1987 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

129,334 mi
Last recorded129,334 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl83,827 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD214 UJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 129,334 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 129,320 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 129,304 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 129,284 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 129,252 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 129,208 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 129,138 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 129,138 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 128,894 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 128,839 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 128,670 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all 4 tyres slightly perished on sidewall

all exhaust rubbers deteriorated

power steering pump/box has slight seepage of oil

steering wheel has slight free play

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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D214 UJO is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 D214 UJO, 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 D214 UJO registered?

D214 UJO is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D214 UJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for D214 UJO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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