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D262 UGO

1987 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

66,285 mi
Last recorded66,285 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl83,827 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD262 UGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 66,285 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2026 66,285 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 66,088 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 66,080 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule And perished (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule And perished (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 66,080 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working Tail light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule And perished (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule And perished (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 65,668 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 65,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Slight binding to offside front brake

Fail 1 Mar 2019 65,237 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Slight binding to offside front brake

Pass 31 May 2016 64,397 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 64,397 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 64,122 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 63,287 miles

nearside outer sill corroded

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2012 63,071 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 62,471 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 62,469 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 61,977 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 61,467 miles

front number plate damaged slightly

nearside rear wheel-arch corroded slightly

offside rear wheel-arch corroded slightly

Pass 16 Apr 2008 60,858 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 59,743 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 59,742 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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D262 UGO is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 D262 UGO, 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

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What year was D262 UGO registered?

D262 UGO is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 May 1987.

Is D262 UGO safe to buy?

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