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D836 TFC

1987 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

37,999 mi
Last recorded37,999 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl83,827 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD836 TFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 37,999 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 37,671 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 37,648 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 37,551 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 37,531 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 36,991 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 36,650 miles

Front Wipers slightly smeary

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 36,634 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Wipers slightly smeary

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 36,362 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 36,049 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 35,167 miles

vehicle misfiring

Pass 28 Jul 2014 34,185 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 33,714 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 33,479 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 33,376 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 33,199 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 33,042 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 32,862 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 32,738 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 32,630 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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D836 TFC is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 D836 TFC, 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 D836 TFC?

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What year was D836 TFC registered?

D836 TFC is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 March 1987.

Is D836 TFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D836 TFC shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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