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D560 JMF

1987 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

100,161 mi
Last recorded100,161 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl83,827 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD560 JMF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 100,161 miles

Coil spring corroded all positions (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2026 100,161 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Coil spring corroded all positions (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 98,756 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 97,849 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 96,920 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 96,920 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 9,513 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill around drain hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill around drain hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 94,312 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 94,271 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 94,244 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 94,227 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 94,158 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 94,112 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 94,084 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 94,082 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 93,988 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 93,592 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2011 93,244 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 93,222 miles

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

front brake application slightly uneven

Pass 4 Sep 2010 92,936 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 91,977 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 91,977 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 91,470 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 91,470 miles

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 90,994 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 90,307 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion in offside front jacking point area

Fail 26 Jun 2006 90,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Jun 2006 90,284 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

corrosion in rear brake pipes and offside front

corrosion offside front jacking point area

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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D560 JMF is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 D560 JMF, 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 D560 JMF registered?

D560 JMF is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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