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459 ETA

1986 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,138 mi
Last recorded64,138 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl93,665 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration459 ETA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 64,138 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 64,050 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 63,986 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 63,838 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 63,707 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 63,702 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 63,567 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

play in steering box not excessive

rear exhaust silencer deteriated

Pass 19 Aug 2016 63,394 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 63,394 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 63,305 miles

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

rear silencer deteriated

slight play in steering box

Pass 20 Aug 2014 63,212 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

center & rear exhaust mount rubbers perished

slight engine oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2014 63,212 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

center & rear exhaust mount rubbers perished

slight engine oil leak

slight freeplay detected in steering - suspect excessive end float in the defective steering damper to be the cause.

Pass 9 Jul 2013 63,072 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 63,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 May 2012 62,860 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both front lower suspension swivels boots are split

rear exhaust silencer deteriated

Pass 2 Jun 2011 62,751 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 62,601 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 62,522 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 60,943 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 60,644 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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459 ETA is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 459 ETA, 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 459 ETA registered?

459 ETA is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is 459 ETA safe to buy?

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