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C10 STH

1986 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,613 mi
Last recorded131,613 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl93,665 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC10 STH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 131,613 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 130,785 miles

front ant roll link barbushes slight deteriorated

Fail 1 Dec 2020 130,757 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened wish bone exsissive corrosion crack (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

front ant roll link barbushes slight deteriorated

Pass 31 May 2019 129,215 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2019 129,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

general corrosion under vehicle

slight oil leak under engine area

Pass 10 May 2018 128,056 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 123,640 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 122,193 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 120,340 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2015 120,338 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 May 2014 117,751 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

front and rear sub frame bushes have slight movement

Pass 3 May 2013 116,616 miles

both rear tyres cracking

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/f flexi hose starting to bulge?

o/s/f inner wing,n/s/f under wing,n/s/f bulkhead,front subframe,o/s/f chassis,o/s/f antiroll bar mount area,o/s/r chassis,o/s/r trailing arm, and sills-floors all corroding

Pass 30 Oct 2007 111,269 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 110,408 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 108,504 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2005 108,488 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Brake flexible hose metal ferrules starting to corrode.

Ofside front chassis below ABS unit apears to be corroding.

Ofside park brake effort.Leaver requires very hard pull to get a reading.

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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C10 STH is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 C10 STH, 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 C10 STH registered?

C10 STH is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 September 1986.

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