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D757 YRD

1987 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,064 mi
Last recorded116,064 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl83,827 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD757 YRD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 116,064 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 116,064 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 116,064 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 115,721 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 115,721 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 114,477 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 114,423 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 114,423 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 114,364 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 101,355 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 97,800 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 93,002 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 88,711 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 84,018 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 83,997 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2006 78,806 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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D757 YRD is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 D757 YRD, 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 D757 YRD registered?

D757 YRD is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D757 YRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for D757 YRD shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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