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300 LVW

1986 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,787 mi
Last recorded34,787 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl93,665 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration300 LVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 24 Nov 2025 34,787 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 34,782 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 34,777 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 34,766 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 34,760 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 34,751 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 34,741 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 34,695 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 34,662 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 34,605 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 34,523 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 34,049 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 33,999 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 33,194 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 33,822 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 33,814 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 33,373 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 33,140 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 32,518 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 31,912 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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300 LVW is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 300 LVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 300 LVW?

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What year was 300 LVW registered?

300 LVW is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 June 1986.

Is 300 LVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 300 LVW shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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