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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 1996 · 4,973 cc

987 RAFMOT history

987 RAF is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 30 Dec 1996. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 80,688 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
80,688 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,373 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
987 RAF
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,973 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
30 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

987 RAF was last recorded at 80,688 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 May 2010: 58,073 miles, lower than 58,884 miles on 4 Jun 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
80,685 miles · 10 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
2,373 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,688 miles
  • 2025 – 78,012 miles
  • 2024 – 74,751 miles
  • 2023 – 74,452 miles
  • 2021 – 73,009 miles
  • 2020 – 69,937 miles
  • 2019 – 68,987 miles
  • 2018 – 67,059 miles
  • 2017 – 64,750 miles
  • 2016 – 64,249 miles
  • 2015 – 63,882 miles
  • 2014 – 63,116 miles
  • 2013 – 62,659 miles
  • 2012 – 61,565 miles
  • 2011 – 60,140 miles
  • 2010 – 58,073 miles
  • 2009 – 58,884 miles
  • 2008 – 38,129 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,688 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 9 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,688 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    80,688 miles
    Test number
    826484952448
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail80,685 miles (+2,673)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,685 miles
    Test number
    477071838966
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass78,012 miles (+3,261)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    78,012 miles
    Test number
    970211754237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass74,751 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    74,751 miles
    Test number
    978940180772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail74,747 miles (+295)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,747 miles
    Test number
    695100357286
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass74,452 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    74,452 miles
    Test number
    409144178709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail74,452 miles (+1,443)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,452 miles
    Test number
    980938501926
    • Repaired at testExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass73,009 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    73,009 miles
    Test number
    792355259302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail73,005 miles (+3,068)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,005 miles
    Test number
    748299174678
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

  10. Pass69,937 miles (+950)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    69,937 miles
    Test number
    503689102132
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  11. Pass68,987 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    68,987 miles
    Test number
    394348187597
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Fail68,987 miles (+1,928)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,987 miles
    Test number
    634955155384
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides. (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass67,059 miles (+2,309)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    67,059 miles
    Test number
    578706599761
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All Around (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre Profile Worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass64,750 miles (+501)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    64,750 miles
    Test number
    767063465136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,249 miles (+367)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    64,249 miles
    Test number
    772975386721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass63,882 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    63,882 miles
    Test number
    401521506307
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  17. Fail63,882 miles (+766)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,882 miles
    Test number
    460118755874
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  18. Pass63,116 miles (+457)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    63,116 miles
    Test number
    439637444244
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  19. Pass62,659 miles (+1,094)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    62,659 miles
    Test number
    138241123201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass61,565 miles (+1,425)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    61,565 miles
    Test number
    816445202242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail60,140 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,140 miles
    Test number
    378614361180
    • Repaired at testFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  22. Pass60,140 miles (+2,067)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    60,140 miles
    Test number
    546464961160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass58,073 miles (-811)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    58,073 miles
    Test number
    522110540178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass58,884 miles (+20,755)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    58,884 miles
    Test number
    550105759144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass38,129 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    38,129 miles
    Test number
    703080408141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 987 RAF

What vehicle is registration 987 RAF currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 987 RAF on a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 30 Dec 1996. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 987 RAF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 987 RAF is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on 987 RAF?
The MOT on 987 RAF is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 987 RAF done?
987 RAF was recorded at 80,688 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 2,373 miles a year.
Has 987 RAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 987 RAF has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on 987 RAF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 May 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 987 RAF find?
987 RAF passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear..

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