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D519 DJU

1986 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,481 mi
Last recorded101,481 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl93,665 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD519 DJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 101,481 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 100,774 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 100,645 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 100,444 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 100,134 miles

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 100,132 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 99,707 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 98,570 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 98,200 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 98,200 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 97,815 miles

Offside Front perished

nearside front tyre perished

Fail 29 Jun 2017 97,815 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front perished

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 1 Jun 2016 97,760 miles

HANDBRAKE WARNING LIGHT NOT WORKING AND MAY BE LINKED TO BRAKE FLUID LEVEL

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 97,760 miles

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

HANDBRAKE WARNING LIGHT NOT WORKING AND MAY BE LINKED TO BRAKE FLUID LEVEL

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 97,480 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

handbrake warning light not working

Fail 19 Jun 2015 97,480 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

handbrake warning light not working

Pass 22 May 2014 97,222 miles

Handbrake warning light not working

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Apr 2013 96,972 miles

Front prop shaft rubber coupling to be checked

Handbrake warning light not working

Fail 25 Apr 2013 96,972 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front prop shaft rubber coupling to be checked

Pass 22 May 2012 96,524 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 96,504 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f seat poor operation

slight play n/s/f and o/s/r wheels

underside undersealed

Fail 25 Jan 2012 96,504 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

front and rear subframe rubber mounts in very poor condition

poor opration from o/s/f seat runners (stif)

slight play in n/s/f and o/s/r wheels

under side of car coverd in underseal

Pass 25 Mar 2011 95,016 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 95,015 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 93,175 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 90,407 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 90,407 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 89,077 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 89,020 miles

Centre Upper Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 88,271 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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D519 DJU is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 D519 DJU, 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 D519 DJU registered?

D519 DJU is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 September 1986.

Is D519 DJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D519 DJU shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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