Official DVLA Record
MOT Valid

1987 Mercedes-Benz SL 5.0L Petrol · SXS 500

SXS 500

1987 Mercedes-Benz SL (5.0L, petrol). First registered 20/02/1987. Recorded mileage 109,567 miles. MOT valid until 09/09/2026.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 09/09/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1987
Engine
4973cc

SXS 500 Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2025
  • 109,567 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
70
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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SXS 500 Mileage History

  1. 10/08/2023107,851 mi
  2. 14/08/2024108,646 mi+795 mi
  3. 21/08/2024108,646 mi
  4. 10/09/2025109,567 mi+921 mi
  5. 10/09/2025109,567 mi

Average of roughly 822 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

SXS 500 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 1987 Mercedes-Benz Sl (SXS 500) between August 2023 and September 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 10 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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