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7753 KO

1986 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

64,493 mi
Last recorded64,493 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl93,665 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7753 KO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 64,493 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 63,922 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

both front ball joint covers perised

slight play in wheel bearings

Pass 9 Nov 2023 63,365 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside washer jet blocked

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 63,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + both front 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 62,973 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 62,162 miles

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 62,100 miles

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 61,413 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both rear tyre tread depths getting low

Pass 10 Oct 2017 60,375 miles

both rear tyre tread depths getting low

Pass 7 Oct 2016 59,607 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 59,607 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 58,322 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 58,322 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 57,187 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 57,186 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 56,041 miles

Oil leak

wipers could be better

Fail 2 Oct 2013 56,041 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

wipers could be better

Pass 2 Oct 2012 55,219 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 55,219 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 53,951 miles

n/s/f brake binding on very slightly

Pass 12 Oct 2010 52,597 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 52,597 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2009 51,579 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 50,534 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 50,534 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 49,461 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 47,159 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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7753 KO is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 7753 KO, 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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7753 KO is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 October 1986.

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