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A6 OSR

1986 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

74,770 mi
Last recorded74,770 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl93,665 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 OSR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 74,770 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2025 74,770 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 74,303 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2022 73,965 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 73,721 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 73,721 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 73,557 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 73,032 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 73,030 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/s/f foglight inop

Pass 26 Jan 2017 72,695 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 72,485 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 72,108 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 71,535 miles

nearside front headlight contains water although not effecting beam image/pattern

Pass 28 Mar 2012 71,371 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 70,568 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 69,562 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 69,140 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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A6 OSR is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 A6 OSR, 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 A6 OSR registered?

A6 OSR is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 August 1986.

Is A6 OSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A6 OSR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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