1987 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.0L Petrol · D232 DFA
1987 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.0L, petrol). First registered 04/02/1987. Recorded mileage 53,413 miles. MOT valid until 29/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,413 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 2962cc
D232 DFA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/07/2026
- 53,413 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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D232 DFA Mileage History
- 14/07/202353,280 mi
- 31/07/202553,321 mi+41 mi
- 31/07/202553,321 mi
- 26/06/202653,413 mi+92 mi
- 04/07/202653,413 mi
Average of roughly 45 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
D232 DFA 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 (D232 DFA) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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