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D82 GVC

1986 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

89,110 mi
Last recorded89,110 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl93,665 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD82 GVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 89,110 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 88,402 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 87,217 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 86,985 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 86,196 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 85,438 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 84,083 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 83,764 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 83,046 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 82,496 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 sub fame bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 82,495 miles

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

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 sub fame bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 81,848 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2015 81,848 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 22 Apr 2014 81,199 miles

surface corrosion to both rear sills

Pass 15 Apr 2013 80,487 miles

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2012 79,500 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 77,808 miles

rear exhaust fouling spare wheel well

Pass 20 Apr 2010 75,765 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 17 Apr 2009 73,598 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 71,702 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 70,386 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 70,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

offside front tyre inner wall scuffed.

Pass 25 Apr 2006 68,438 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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D82 GVC is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 D82 GVC, 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.

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What year was D82 GVC registered?

D82 GVC is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 August 1986.

Is D82 GVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D82 GVC shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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