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B15 AVC

1986 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

187,299 mi
Last recorded187,299 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl93,665 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 AVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 187,299 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 186,886 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 186,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside handbrake cable damaged

Pass 22 Dec 2022 186,054 miles

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 185,903 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering and transmission cooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 185,720 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch heavily covered in underseal

Offside Front inner wheel arch heavily covered in underseal

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

bulb out warning light displayed

Fail 21 Oct 2020 185,720 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drivers seat runners worn resulting in slight movement of the seat

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission leaking and cooler pipes leaking below radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2020 185,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch below ABS pump (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drivers seat runners worn resulting in slight movement of the seat

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Anti roll bar mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil cooler hoses leaking and the transmission is leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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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B15 AVC is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B15 AVC, 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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B15 AVC is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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