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D810 DWP

1987 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

30,720 mi
Last recorded30,720 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl83,827 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD810 DWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 30,720 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 30,075 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 29,395 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 29,395 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 28,880 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 28,726 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 28,713 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 28,624 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 28,270 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 27,960 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 27,229 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 27,229 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 31 May 2013 27,137 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 23,618 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 23,058 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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D810 DWP is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 D810 DWP, 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 D810 DWP?

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What year was D810 DWP registered?

D810 DWP is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 January 1987.

Is D810 DWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for D810 DWP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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