1987 Mercedes SL 5.0L Petrol · D836 TFC
1987 Mercedes SL (5.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1987. Recorded mileage 37,999 miles. MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SL
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,999 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D836 TFC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/11/2025
- 37,999 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D836 TFC 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 Sl (D836 TFC) between June 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 November 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: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
D836 TFC Mileage History
- 14/06/202237,531 mi
- 28/11/202237,551 mi+20 mi
- 27/11/202337,648 mi+97 mi
- 22/11/202437,671 mi+23 mi
- 08/11/202537,999 mi+328 mi
Average of roughly 138 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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