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A3 OSL

1986 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,723 mi
Last recorded45,723 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl93,665 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 OSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 15 Aug 2025 45,723 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 45,703 miles

O/S/F lower ball joint dust cover starting to deteriorate.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 45,321 miles

Both front brakes binding slightly.

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 45,303 miles

N/S/F brake binding slightly.

Rear exhaust silencer holed/corroded.

Pass 17 Jan 2020 45,049 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged all (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 44,923 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 44,585 miles

All tyres cracked/perished.

Rear exhaust silencer corroded and leaking slightly.

Pass 6 Jul 2016 43,638 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 43,602 miles

Slight corrosion under ABS pump.

Pass 13 Feb 2014 43,153 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 42,622 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 41,787 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 41,759 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 41,083 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 41,064 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 40,266 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2005 39,962 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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A3 OSL is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A3 OSL, 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 A3 OSL registered?

A3 OSL is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 March 1986.

Is A3 OSL safe to buy?

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