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C246 SPJ

1986 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

101,322 mi
Last recorded101,322 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl93,665 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC246 SPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 101,322 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 101,322 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 101,322 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 101,307 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive within wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive within wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Smell of fuel near fuel pump ?

Pass 3 Apr 2019 101,236 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 101,236 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 101,181 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 101,157 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 100,665 miles

n/s/r brake is binding on slightly

Fail 1 Feb 2017 100,661 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fuel pipe leaking at fuel pump (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

n/s/r brake is binding on slightly

Pass 7 Aug 2015 100,308 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 99,388 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 99,386 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 16 May 2011 98,556 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

both front tyres perished

Pass 16 May 2011 98,556 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres perished

Pass 19 Apr 2010 98,523 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 96,505 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

offside front tyre perished

Pass 18 May 2006 94,420 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 94,420 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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C246 SPJ is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 C246 SPJ, 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 C246 SPJ registered?

C246 SPJ is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 March 1986.

Is C246 SPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C246 SPJ shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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