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D868 YDO

1986 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,277 mi
Last recorded92,277 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl93,665 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD868 YDO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 92,277 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 92,277 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2024 91,934 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 91,745 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 91,623 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 90,535 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 129,946 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 129,925 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 129,925 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 128,747 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 124,591 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 122,662 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 121,861 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2005 120,891 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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D868 YDO is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 D868 YDO, 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

How do I check the history of D868 YDO?

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What year was D868 YDO registered?

D868 YDO is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is D868 YDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for D868 YDO 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.

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