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D253 RHE

1987 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,329 mi
Last recorded67,329 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl83,827 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD253 RHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 10 Mar 2026 67,329 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 67,210 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 67,135 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 67,020 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 66,693 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 66,519 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 66,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 65,138 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 64,855 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 64,351 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 21 May 2014 62,543 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 61,342 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 May 2012 60,926 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 60,515 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 59,368 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 58,538 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 57,731 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 56,793 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 53,552 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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D253 RHE is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 D253 RHE, 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

How do I check the history of D253 RHE?

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What year was D253 RHE registered?

D253 RHE is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D253 RHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for D253 RHE shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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