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D891 KMC

1987 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,183 mi
Last recorded71,183 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl83,827 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD891 KMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 71,183 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 70,169 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 69,678 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 68,505 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 67,851 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 66,702 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 65,991 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 64,211 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 63,066 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 61,760 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 60,210 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 58,566 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 57,242 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 57,242 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 55,581 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 55,206 miles

Near side inner wing splash gaurd loose

Fail 19 Mar 2012 55,206 miles

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

Near side inner wing splash gaurd loose

Pass 1 Mar 2011 53,791 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 53,791 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 52,587 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2010 52,587 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 51,981 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 51,981 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 51,681 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 51,681 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 50,357 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 49,278 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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D891 KMC is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 D891 KMC, 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 D891 KMC registered?

D891 KMC is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 May 1987.

Is D891 KMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D891 KMC shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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