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7172 AW

1986 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

12,093 mi
Last recorded12,093 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl93,665 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7172 AW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 12,093 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 12,086 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 12,060 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 12,045 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 12,013 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 11,976 miles

offside front seat base loose slightly

oil leak between engine and gearbox

Fail 20 Aug 2015 11,976 miles

Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering steering idler bush excessive movement (2.5.A.3a)

offside front seat base loose slightly

oil leak between engine and gearbox

Pass 8 Sep 2014 11,961 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 19 Sep 2013 11,880 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Apr 2013 11,816 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 11,772 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 11,634 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 11,516 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 11,488 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 11,413 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 11,366 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 11,182 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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7172 AW is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 7172 AW, 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 7172 AW?

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What year was 7172 AW registered?

7172 AW is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 September 1986.

Is 7172 AW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 7172 AW shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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