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1986 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.0L Petrol · D897 ELH

D897 ELH

1986 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.0L, petrol). First registered 10/11/1986. Recorded mileage 121,923 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 11/05/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1986
Engine
2962cc

D897 ELH Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 12/05/2025
  • 121,923 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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D897 ELH Mileage History

  1. 09/09/2022118,475 mi
  2. 04/04/2024118,601 mi+126 mi
  3. 11/04/2024118,606 mi+5 mi
  4. 12/05/2025121,923 mi+3,317 mi
  5. 12/05/2025121,923 mi

Average of roughly 1,290 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

D897 ELH MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Mercedes-Benz Sl (D897 ELH) between September 2022 and May 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 12 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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