1987 Mercedes SL 5.5L Petrol · D998 YNO
1987 Mercedes SL (5.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1987. Recorded mileage 87,318 miles. MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SL
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,318 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 5.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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D998 YNO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/01/2026
- 87,318 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D998 YNO 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 (D998 YNO) between September 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 January 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: Tyres (15 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
D998 YNO Mileage History
- 08/09/202384,767 mi
- 08/11/202486,083 mi+1,316 mi
- 08/11/202486,083 mi
- 12/01/202687,318 mi+1,235 mi
- 20/01/202687,318 mi
Average of roughly 1,077 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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