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6159 SP

1986 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

27,870 mi
Last recorded27,870 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

Registration6159 SP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 27,870 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 27,797 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 27,355 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 27,332 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 27,208 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn upper coil spring mounting bracket rear bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front steering intermediate drop am has slight play

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn upper coil spring mounting bracket rear bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

steering intermediate drop am has slight play

Pass 8 Apr 2021 27,019 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2021 27,019 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 26,513 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 26,256 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 26,102 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 26,083 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 25,752 miles

Nearside Front cracking

Fail 21 Oct 2015 25,742 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front cracking

Pass 29 Oct 2014 25,584 miles

all 4 tyres cracking

both front wheel bearings slight noise

Pass 30 Oct 2013 25,432 miles

both front and n/s rear tyres cracking

front subframe mounts worn

Pass 23 Oct 2012 25,174 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 24,942 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 24,657 miles

Oil leak

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

nsr tyre low outer edge

Pass 5 Nov 2009 24,418 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

nsr tyre low outer edge

Pass 3 Nov 2008 24,209 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

n/s/r tyre low outer edge

Pass 24 Oct 2007 24,028 miles

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

n/s/r tyre low outer edge

Pass 16 Oct 2006 23,899 miles

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

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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6159 SP is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver 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 6159 SP, 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 6159 SP registered?

6159 SP is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 March 1986.

Is 6159 SP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 6159 SP 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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