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158 HUU

1986 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

116,473 mi
Last recorded116,473 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl93,665 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration158 HUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 116,473 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 116,437 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 115,876 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 115,584 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 115,229 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 115,213 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 114,687 miles

Both rear tyres cuts/ cracks

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded All four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 May 2016 113,313 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 111,841 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 110,057 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 110,057 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 107,897 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 106,792 miles

both rear brake discs have surface corrosion on them

slight play in both the front wheels

Pass 10 Sep 2010 105,357 miles

both rear brake discs badly corroded, but not effecting brake performance

slight play in both front wheels

steering damper leaking slightly

Fail 2 Sep 2010 105,357 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

both rear brake discs badly corroded, but not effecting brake performance

slight play in both front wheels

steering damper leaking slightly

Pass 28 Sep 2009 101,126 miles

slight play in both the front wheels, and in the steering arms

slight play in the offside rear wheel

Fail 24 Sep 2009 101,125 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in both the front wheels, and in the steering arms

slight play in the offside rear wheel

Pass 19 Sep 2008 96,566 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 88,969 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 88,433 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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158 HUU is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 93,665 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 158 HUU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 40 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 158 HUU registered?

158 HUU is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 October 1986.

Is 158 HUU safe to buy?

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