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D255 YDX

1986 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

83,172 mi
Last recorded83,172 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl93,665 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD255 YDX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 83,172 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2025 83,163 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 82,741 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 82,128 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 81,833 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 81,514 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 78,245 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 74,803 miles

parking brake just met minimum requirement

Pass 20 Jun 2018 70,354 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 70,182 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 69,948 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 69,557 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 69,038 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 68,260 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 67,367 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 66,892 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 66,455 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 65,711 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 65,132 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 63,852 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 62,198 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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D255 YDX is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 D255 YDX, 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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What year was D255 YDX registered?

D255 YDX is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D255 YDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D255 YDX shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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