1987 Mercedes-Benz SL 5.0L Petrol · A20 MBC
1987 Mercedes-Benz SL (5.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Jan 1987. Recorded mileage 68,454 miles. MOT expired on 26 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,454 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A20 MBC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2025
- 68,454 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A20 MBC MOT History
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 (A20 MBC) between February 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
A20 MBC Mileage History
- 02/02/202267,513 mi
- 26/06/202367,849 mi+336 mi
- 23/08/202468,250 mi+401 mi
- 28/08/202468,257 mi+7 mi
- 26/08/202568,454 mi+197 mi
Average of roughly 264 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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