1987 Mercedes-Benz SL 5.0L Petrol · SXS 500
1987 Mercedes-Benz SL (5.0L, petrol). First registered 20 Feb 1987. Recorded mileage 109,567 miles. MOT expired on 08 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,567 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SXS 500 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2025
- 109,567 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SXS 500 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 (SXS 500) between August 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 September 2025 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 (12 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
SXS 500 Mileage History
- 10/08/2023107,851 mi
- 14/08/2024108,646 mi+795 mi
- 21/08/2024108,646 mi
- 10/09/2025109,567 mi+921 mi
- 10/09/2025109,567 mi
Average of roughly 822 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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