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C250 DYR

1986 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

107,843 mi
Last recorded107,843 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl93,665 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC250 DYR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 107,843 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 107,132 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 106,681 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 105,990 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 105,260 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 103,826 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 103,826 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 102,682 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 101,298 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 99,829 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 98,676 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all four tyres starting to perish

rear exhaust rubber mount broken

Fail 7 Oct 2016 98,676 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all four tyres starting to perish

rear exhaust rubber mount broken

Pass 30 Sep 2015 97,837 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage inner wheel arch area (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 95,310 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 92,317 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 89,599 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 89,012 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 88,025 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 88,014 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 86,283 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 85,580 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2008 84,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 84,405 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 82,863 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 82,863 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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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C250 DYR is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 C250 DYR, 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 C250 DYR registered?

C250 DYR is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 May 1986.

Is C250 DYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C250 DYR shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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