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D815 FYO

1986 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

45,588 mi
Last recorded45,588 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl93,665 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD815 FYO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 45,588 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 45,535 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 45,347 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 45,330 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 45,165 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 44,952 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Ball joint dust cover has small hole (preventing ingress of dirt) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 44,422 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 44,399 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 44,206 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 43,640 miles

Oil leak engine/gearbox area

chips in windscreen

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 25 May 2017 43,640 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak engine/gearbox area

chips in windscreen

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 16 Feb 2016 42,891 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 39,769 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 39,525 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 39,260 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 39,046 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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D815 FYO is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 D815 FYO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D815 FYO?

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What year was D815 FYO registered?

D815 FYO is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 September 1986.

Is D815 FYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for D815 FYO shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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