1987 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.0L Petrol · D862 GYE
1987 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.0L, petrol). First registered 20 Jan 1987. Recorded mileage 147,176 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,176 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D862 GYE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2026
- 147,176 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D862 GYE 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 (D862 GYE) between March 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 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: Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”; “Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
D862 GYE Mileage History
- 08/03/2024146,338 mi
- 08/04/2025146,597 mi+259 mi
- 14/04/2025146,620 mi+23 mi
- 27/07/2026147,172 mi+552 mi
- 31/07/2026147,176 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 350 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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