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D32 NTM

1986 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

85,257 mi
Last recorded85,257 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl93,665 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD32 NTM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 85,257 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 84,460 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 83,103 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 82,380 miles

o/side rear inner wheel arch rusting

Pass 13 Apr 2022 81,650 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 81,060 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 80,555 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 79,991 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 79,731 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 79,360 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 79,253 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 79,063 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 78,285 miles

contents of washer bottle similar to wallpaper paste although still cleans screen

corrosion around front towing eye/offside front chassis leg

right front wheel doesn't spin freely brake may be binding slightly

Pass 23 Apr 2009 76,303 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 76,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 75,073 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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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D32 NTM is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 D32 NTM, 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 D32 NTM registered?

D32 NTM is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 September 1986.

Is D32 NTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D32 NTM shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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