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D822 DDL

1986 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

79,837 mi
Last recorded79,837 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl93,665 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD822 DDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 79,837 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 79,752 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 79,073 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 78,900 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 78,684 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 78,455 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 77,866 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 77,214 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 76,516 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 75,836 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 73,112 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 72,458 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 71,682 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 70,261 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 66,165 miles

advise slight travel hand brake

Pass 4 Feb 2010 65,789 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 65,789 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 65,084 miles

nearside mirror cracked.

Fail 12 Aug 2008 65,081 miles

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

nearside mirror cracked.

Pass 13 Aug 2007 64,633 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 64,273 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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D822 DDL is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 D822 DDL, 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

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What year was D822 DDL registered?

D822 DDL is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is D822 DDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D822 DDL shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D822 DDL have outstanding finance?

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