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D110 GEN

1987 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

98,594 mi
Last recorded98,594 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl83,827 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD110 GEN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 98,594 miles

Nearside Front Inner Wheel arch area slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 97,689 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 97,211 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 96,908 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 96,676 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 96,339 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 95,404 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 95,008 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 93,705 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 92,257 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 90,523 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 90,523 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 90,005 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 90,005 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 89,356 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 88,989 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 16 Mar 2012 88,980 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 88,620 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all 4 brake hose ferrules corroded slightly

nearside & offside front wipers slightly smearing screen

Fail 11 Mar 2011 88,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all 4 brake hose ferrules corroded slightly

nearside & offside front wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 21 Jan 2010 88,133 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 88,128 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 88,040 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 88,040 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 85,940 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 83,247 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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D110 GEN is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 D110 GEN, 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 D110 GEN registered?

D110 GEN is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D110 GEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for D110 GEN shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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