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D599 XRA

1987 Mercedes-benz Sl

Beige Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

62,766 mi
Last recorded62,766 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl83,827 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD599 XRA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 62,766 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 62,657 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 61,439 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

under body and engine covers fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2021 61,424 miles

under body and engine covers fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2019 61,315 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 61,038 miles

front transmission pipe corrded

prop-shaft do-nut worn slighty

under body and engine covers fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2017 61,024 miles

under body and engine covers fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2016 60,798 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

metal fuel pipe corroded

under body and engine covers fitted

Pass 7 May 2014 60,034 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 60,034 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 59,369 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 59,354 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Apr 2011 59,354 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 59,153 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 58,600 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 57,985 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 57,597 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 56,754 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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D599 XRA is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl in Beige with a 2,960cc 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 D599 XRA, 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 D599 XRA registered?

D599 XRA is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 May 1987.

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