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BUB 88A

1986 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,486 mi
Last recorded114,486 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl93,665 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUB 88A
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 114,486 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner / outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 May 2026 114,485 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipes Corroded

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer & Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2025 114,110 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all remaining steel (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion inside wheel arches and underside

Fail 22 Apr 2025 114,110 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength X2 marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all remaining steel (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion inside wheel arches and underside

Pass 2 Jun 2023 114,051 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 114,030 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 113,954 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 113,840 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated in waxoil (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front inner sill area corroded/wheel arch

Offside Front inner sill area/wheel arch

Fail 29 May 2020 113,840 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg and radiator mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg and radiator mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated in waxoil (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front inner sill area corroded/wheel arch

Offside Front inner sill area/wheel arch

Pass 4 Jun 2018 113,414 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2016 113,099 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 112,821 miles

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

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 2 May 2014 112,090 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 111,809 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 111,221 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 107,337 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 105,162 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 105,162 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 102,744 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 102,744 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fail 24 Aug 2006 102,574 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

NEARSIDE OUTER SILL CORRODED

Pass 19 Jul 2006 102,359 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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BUB 88A is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 BUB 88A, 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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BUB 88A is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 April 1986.

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