CarVerify

Free Car Check

D81 YPH

1987 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2962cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,730 mi
Last recorded56,730 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl83,827 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationD81 YPH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 56,730 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 56,729 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 56,563 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 49,996 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 47,325 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 46,019 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 45,855 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 45,798 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 45,291 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 44,812 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 43,954 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 42,842 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 42,534 miles

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

Rear exhaust mountings in very poor condition.

Pass 6 Jul 2006 39,794 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
Full Mercedes-benz Sl reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

D81 YPH is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 D81 YPH, 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 D81 YPH?

You can check the full history of D81 YPH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was D81 YPH registered?

D81 YPH is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D81 YPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for D81 YPH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D81 YPH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on D81 YPH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.