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D87 AJM

1987 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

103,609 mi
Last recorded103,609 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl83,827 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD87 AJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 103,609 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 103,117 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 101,683 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 99,716 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 98,114 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 96,445 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 95,620 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 94,751 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 92,790 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 91,451 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 90,348 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 89,797 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 89,443 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2013 89,234 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 89,234 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2012 89,024 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 88,834 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 88,433 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 88,081 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 87,665 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 87,164 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 86,274 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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D87 AJM is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 D87 AJM, 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 D87 AJM?

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What year was D87 AJM registered?

D87 AJM is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 May 1987.

Is D87 AJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D87 AJM shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D87 AJM have outstanding finance?

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