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D9 RGT

1987 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

120,444 mi
Last recorded120,444 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl83,827 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD9 RGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 120,444 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view behind mirror (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated prop to diff (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2025 119,940 miles

Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 119,940 miles

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

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

Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 119,363 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust back box outer casing slightly corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2023 119,067 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff o/s/r output seal slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 118,031 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 117,682 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rhf lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 117,432 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 117,083 miles

Slight oil leak on rear diff

Wipers poor

Pass 24 Sep 2018 116,551 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 114,864 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 114,533 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 114,533 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both lower arm ball joint gaitors. (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres worn on inside edge.

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front tyre has cuts in outer sidewall not to cord.

Offside rear tyre has cuts in outer sidewall not to cord.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Wipers poor.

Pass 13 Jul 2015 114,012 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edge.

Offside front tyre has small cuts in outer sidewall.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 114,012 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front tyres worn on inside edge.

Offside front tyre has small cuts in outer sidewall.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 112,445 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 112,445 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 111,033 miles

slight brakes bind from o/s/r wheel

slight play in both lower suspension arm ball joints

Pass 18 Jul 2012 110,099 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside front fog lamp inop

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 110,099 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside front fog lamp inop

reverse lamp inop

Pass 23 Jun 2011 108,797 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside headlamp beam slightly poor, but not to dazzle

Fail 22 Jun 2011 108,797 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside headlamp beam slightly poor, but not to dazzle

Pass 23 Jun 2010 107,215 miles

headlamp beams generally poor but not resulting in dazzle

Fail 22 Jun 2010 107,215 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

headlamp beams generally poor but not resulting in dazzle

Pass 22 Jun 2009 106,637 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 105,559 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 105,559 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 May 2007 104,101 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 103,448 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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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D9 RGT is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 D9 RGT, 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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D9 RGT is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 May 1987.

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