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D465 NCL

1986 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

130,804 mi
Last recorded130,804 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl93,665 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD465 NCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 130,804 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 129,839 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 3 May 2024 129,667 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 129,629 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 129,549 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wipers smearing slightly

Fail 10 Aug 2022 129,549 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 9 Aug 2021 129,376 miles

Brake repair covered in underseal underseal covering brake pipies (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 129,250 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 129,104 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 128,899 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 128,506 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 127,957 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 127,698 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 127,179 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 126,213 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 126,213 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 125,549 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 124,353 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 123,173 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 123,173 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 121,513 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 119,048 miles

O/S/REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE ALSO AS A NAIL IN TREAD

Pass 17 Aug 2007 116,719 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 116,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 115,154 miles

nearside front outer sill corroded and holed next to jacking point

Pass 16 Aug 2005 113,081 miles

fuel pipes corroded

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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D465 NCL is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 D465 NCL, 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 D465 NCL registered?

D465 NCL is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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The MOT history for D465 NCL shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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