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C126 PRN

1986 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

183,531 mi
Last recorded183,531 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl93,665 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC126 PRN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 183,531 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 183,284 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 183,076 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 182,874 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 182,571 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 181,936 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 181,783 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 181,559 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 180,996 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 180,246 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 179,312 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

slight oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2015 177,627 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 175,590 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 173,384 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 171,142 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 169,867 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 168,459 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 168,459 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 166,972 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 164,834 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 161,394 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 157,543 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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C126 PRN is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 C126 PRN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C126 PRN registered?

C126 PRN is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C126 PRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C126 PRN shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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