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25 ARJ

1986 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

108,292 mi
Last recorded108,292 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl93,665 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration25 ARJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 108,292 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 108,119 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2024 108,119 miles

All direction indicators not working all (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 108,099 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

integral body structure under sealed applied

Pass 26 May 2022 107,869 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under body structure under sealed applied

Fail 26 May 2022 107,869 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under body structure under sealed applied

Pass 18 Mar 2021 107,462 miles

heavily under sealed

Pass 20 Mar 2020 106,940 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 106,705 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

has slight corrosion under vehicle

slight play in steering joints

Fail 29 May 2013 106,739 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 106,512 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

battery insecure

horn works intermittently

Pass 26 Jun 2009 106,374 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 24 Jun 2009 106,370 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 Oct 2007 104,355 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 104,355 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 104,169 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 104,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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25 ARJ is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 25 ARJ, 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 25 ARJ registered?

25 ARJ is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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