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D295 FOT

1987 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

42,093 mi
Last recorded42,093 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl83,827 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD295 FOT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 42,093 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 41,732 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 41,689 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 41,669 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 41,598 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 40,527 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 40,228 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 40,038 miles

coil springs starting to corrode

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 21 Jul 2014 39,953 miles

coil springs starting to corrode

crack in front number plate

Pass 22 Jul 2013 39,816 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 39,717 miles

o/s/r tyre outer side wall slightly perished

Pass 6 Jul 2011 39,710 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 39,343 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 39,049 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 38,125 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 37,902 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 37,902 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 37,264 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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D295 FOT is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 D295 FOT, 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 D295 FOT registered?

D295 FOT is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 April 1987.

Is D295 FOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for D295 FOT shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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