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D276 OWL

1987 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,784 mi
Last recorded107,784 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl83,827 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD276 OWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 107,784 miles

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 107,636 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2010 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged 2010 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 106,976 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 106,709 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 106,671 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2020 106,671 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 105,483 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 104,725 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 104,725 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 102,579 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 102,063 miles

Battery not clamped but not deemed to be insecure

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 102,063 miles

Battery not clamped but not deemed to be insecure

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 101,026 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 99,382 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

dampness on steering box,though not leaking on test

Fail 23 Aug 2011 99,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

auto transmission metal fluid pipe at cooling radiator area appears heavily corroded

dampness on steering box,though not leaking on test

Pass 1 Sep 2010 97,323 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 94,301 miles

Rear brake balance just within limits

Signs of previous petrol leak from fuel pump area

Pass 12 Mar 2008 90,844 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

O/S and N/S jacking points on sills corroded but not to excess on test

Pass 27 May 2006 90,722 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 90,722 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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D276 OWL is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D276 OWL, 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 D276 OWL registered?

D276 OWL is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 February 1987.

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