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86 EBJ

1986 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

48,324 mi
Last recorded48,324 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl93,665 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration86 EBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 48,324 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 48,293 miles

both rear brake discs corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2018 48,293 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2017 48,287 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head (3.6.C.3)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

surface corrosion to rear brake discs

Fail 20 Jun 2017 48,287 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head (3.6.C.3)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

surface corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 24 May 2016 48,208 miles

Front wheel bearings slightly rough when rotated

Nearside Front Outer Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

non structural corrosion

Pass 2 Jun 2015 48,095 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 May 2015 48,084 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 47,916 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 47,672 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system deteriorated ,baffels loose inside middle box has been repaired previous by welding

oil dampness to engine and gearbox

slight corrosion to under body and chasiss

Fail 20 Jun 2013 47,662 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system deteriorated ,baffels loose inside middle box has been repaired previous by welding

oil dampness to engine and gearbox

slight corrosion to under body and chasiss

Pass 22 Jun 2012 47,543 miles

Front and rear tyres are perished and cracking

Pass 27 May 2011 47,238 miles

all four tyres are perished on sidewalls

slight corrosion to osf suspension mount

Pass 2 Jun 2010 47,097 miles

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres slightly perished on sidewalls

slight corrosion to underbody

slight corrosion underbody

Pass 18 Jun 2009 46,719 miles

both front suspension coil springs slightly corroded

slight wear in nearside front steering idler arm bushes

surface corrosion to exhaust system in places

surface corrosion to underbody in places

Fail 17 Jun 2009 46,709 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front suspension coil springs slightly corroded

slight wear in nearside front steering idler arm bushes

surface corrosion to exhaust system in places

surface corrosion to underbody in places

Pass 4 Jun 2008 46,369 miles

previous welding repairs to centre silencer

slight binding of off side front brake

Pass 29 May 2007 46,148 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

slight oil leak from rear diff

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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86 EBJ is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 86 EBJ, 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 86 EBJ registered?

86 EBJ is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 September 1986.

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