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D286 ART

1987 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

92,378 mi
Last recorded92,378 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl83,827 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD286 ART
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 92,378 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 91,965 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 91,413 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 91,062 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 90,697 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 90,485 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 90,295 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 90,181 miles

front exhaust rubber mounting deteriorated but still secure

Pass 25 Apr 2018 89,672 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 88,165 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 87,082 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 86,109 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 84,091 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 84,091 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 81,775 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 79,025 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 76,734 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 73,657 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 70,713 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 69,491 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 69,477 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2006 68,814 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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D286 ART is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 D286 ART, 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

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What year was D286 ART registered?

D286 ART is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 January 1987.

Is D286 ART safe to buy?

The MOT history for D286 ART shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D286 ART have outstanding finance?

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