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5242 KR

1986 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

63,972 mi
Last recorded63,972 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl93,665 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5242 KR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 63,972 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 63,462 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 63,210 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 62,976 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 62,534 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 62,314 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 61,954 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 61,932 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Fuel system component leaking adjacent to fuel pump assy (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 61,116 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 61,076 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 60,878 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 59,775 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 59,595 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 56,781 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 56,449 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 56,449 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 55,978 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 55,704 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 55,698 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Pass 5 May 2009 54,955 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 54,359 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 53,564 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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5242 KR is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 5242 KR, 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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How do I check the history of 5242 KR?

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What year was 5242 KR registered?

5242 KR is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 October 1986.

Is 5242 KR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5242 KR shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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