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C215 URP

1986 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

91,920 mi
Last recorded91,920 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl93,665 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC215 URP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 91,920 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 91,920 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 89,614 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 89,613 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 88,266 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 87,321 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 85,887 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 85,887 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 10 Mar 2018 85,885 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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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C215 URP is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 C215 URP, 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 C215 URP registered?

C215 URP is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C215 URP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C215 URP shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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