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D862 GYE

1987 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

147,176 mi
Last recorded147,176 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl83,827 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD862 GYE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 147,176 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2026 147,172 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 146,620 miles

Steering box slight seepage

Fail 8 Apr 2025 146,597 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Steering box slight seepage

Pass 8 Mar 2024 146,338 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 146,338 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 145,600 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 144,829 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2019 144,188 miles

oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2018 143,585 miles

oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2018 143,585 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2017 143,123 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2017 143,115 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2016 142,141 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 141,179 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 140,022 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 139,333 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 82,758 miles

nearside front outer lower sill slightly corroded

offside front outer lower sill slightly corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2011 135,720 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 133,904 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 132,003 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 131,971 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

both front drop links perished

both sills corroded

front wipers worn

oil leak

small hole on nearside front sill

small hole on offside front sill

Pass 31 Oct 2007 130,400 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 130,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

power steering level low

Pass 6 Oct 2005 125,264 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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D862 GYE is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D862 GYE, 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.

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What year was D862 GYE registered?

D862 GYE is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 January 1987.

Is D862 GYE safe to buy?

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