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BYZ 500

1986 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,477 mi
Last recorded119,477 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl93,665 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYZ 500
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 119,477 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 118,170 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 117,408 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 115,431 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65/15 Bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative & Offside (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2022 115,431 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe - Bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65/15 Bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative & Offside (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 114,597 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 114,597 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 113,808 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 113,801 miles

Exhaust system insecure rubber mounts missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 112,672 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 112,664 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 110,500 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 110,455 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured antiroll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 108,119 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 106,078 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 104,032 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 104,027 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 101,928 miles

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 97,899 miles

bump stop n s r split/loose

Fail 25 Jan 2013 97,898 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

bump stop n s r split/loose

Pass 26 Jan 2012 95,420 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 95,420 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 92,510 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 90,302 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 87,969 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 87,969 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 86,271 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 84,316 miles

Front subframe rear bushes starting to perish

Fail 11 Jan 2007 84,269 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Brake pad warning light on.

Front subframe rear bushes starting to perish.

Offside parking brake outer cable spliting.

Pass 11 Jan 2006 81,785 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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BYZ 500 is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BYZ 500, 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 BYZ 500 registered?

BYZ 500 is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 1986.

Is BYZ 500 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BYZ 500 shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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