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D533 FDL

1987 Mercedes-benz Sl

Cream Petrol 5600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,584 mi
Last recorded94,584 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl83,827 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD533 FDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1987
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 94,584 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 94,394 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 94,049 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 93,751 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 93,405 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 93,375 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 92,652 miles

Nearside windscreen washer poor

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 89,203 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all around (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all around (5.2.3 (e))

this vehicle is tested early with owner consent

Pass 14 Dec 2018 89,190 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 89,190 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

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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D533 FDL is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl in Cream with a 5,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D533 FDL, 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 D533 FDL registered?

D533 FDL is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D533 FDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D533 FDL shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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