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D250 KPT

1987 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

133,648 mi
Last recorded133,648 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl83,827 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD250 KPT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 133,648 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 133,507 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 133,479 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 132,976 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 132,976 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 132,168 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 131,584 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 129,770 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 129,767 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion underside (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion underside (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 129,230 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2014 129,219 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 128,926 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 128,906 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 126,721 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 124,201 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 124,134 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 121,066 miles

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

near side ront cill cracked

offside headlight cracked

Pass 23 Jun 2009 117,519 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 117,466 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 110,630 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 110,539 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 106,975 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 106,974 miles

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

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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D250 KPT is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 D250 KPT, 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 D250 KPT registered?

D250 KPT is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 May 1987.

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