1987 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.0L Petrol · D290 HUV
1987 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.0L, petrol). First registered 08/06/1987. Recorded mileage 83,640 miles. MOT valid until 20/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,640 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 2960cc
D290 HUV Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/04/2026
- 83,640 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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D290 HUV Mileage History
- 08/08/200565,620 mi
- 05/08/200673,569 mi+7,949 mi
- 05/08/200673,569 mi
- 03/09/200777,176 mi+3,607 mi
- 04/09/200777,185 mi+9 mi
- 12/05/201177,749 mi+564 mi
- 23/05/201177,782 mi+33 mi
- 24/07/201577,870 mi+88 mi
- 11/08/201577,871 mi+1 mi
- 19/01/201678,114 mi+243 mi
- 28/11/201781,399 mi+3,285 mi
- 01/12/201781,400 mi+1 mi
- 31/05/201981,907 mi+507 mi
- 03/06/201981,907 mi
- 08/06/202182,203 mi+296 mi
- 08/06/202182,205 mi+2 mi
- 20/07/202282,602 mi+397 mi
- 21/07/202282,605 mi+3 mi
- 15/07/202383,117 mi+512 mi
- 13/02/202583,357 mi+240 mi
- 13/02/202583,357 mi
- 22/04/202683,640 mi+283 mi
Average of roughly 870 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
D290 HUV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Mercedes-Benz Sl (D290 HUV) between August 2005 and April 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 22 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (22 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (13 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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: “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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