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A22 ROY

1986 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,190 mi
Last recorded99,190 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl93,665 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 ROY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 99,190 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 99,188 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 98,609 miles

Offside Front SIDE REPEATER DULL

Pass 20 Apr 2022 98,479 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 98,315 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 98,084 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 97,720 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 97,518 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 96,988 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 95,304 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 93,287 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 92,564 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 92,562 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 90,061 miles

although seat belts are fitted to rear shelf/load space no provision has been made to fit seats , the belts however are up to required standard

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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A22 ROY is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A22 ROY, 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 A22 ROY registered?

A22 ROY is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is A22 ROY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A22 ROY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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