1986 Mercedes SL 3.0L Petrol · D204 LVR
1986 Mercedes SL (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1986. Recorded mileage 202,211 miles. MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SL
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 202,211 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D204 LVR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/02/2026
- 202,211 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D204 LVR 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 1986 Mercedes Sl (D204 LVR) between January 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 February 2026 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: Brakes (9 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail SLIGHT LEAK (1.1.12 (a))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail SLIGHT LEAK (1.1.12 (a))”; “Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm o”.
D204 LVR Mileage History
- 27/01/2022199,175 mi
- 03/02/2023201,608 mi+2,433 mi
- 28/03/2023201,628 mi+20 mi
- 29/11/2024201,971 mi+343 mi
- 19/02/2026202,211 mi+240 mi
Average of roughly 747 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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