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D394 FDL

1987 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 5600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

112,904 mi
Last recorded112,904 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl83,827 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD394 FDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 27 Jan 2026 112,904 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 112,900 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 112,612 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 112,601 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 112,480 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 115,000 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 112,480 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 71,485 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 112,480 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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D394 FDL is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 5,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 D394 FDL, 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

How do I check the history of D394 FDL?

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What year was D394 FDL registered?

D394 FDL is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D394 FDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D394 FDL shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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