1987 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.0L Petrol · D644 OJW
1987 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.0L, petrol). First registered 12 Feb 1987. Recorded mileage 44,576 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,576 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D644 OJW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2026
- 44,576 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D644 OJW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Mercedes-Benz Sl (D644 OJW) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Steering (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
D644 OJW Mileage History
- 04/07/202344,272 mi
- 24/07/202444,410 mi+138 mi
- 22/07/202544,536 mi+126 mi
- 21/07/202644,576 mi+40 mi
Average of roughly 100 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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