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C263 YRF

1986 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,820 mi
Last recorded125,820 miles
Recorded on29 May 2021
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl93,665 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC263 YRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2021 125,820 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 124,826 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 123,951 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 123,427 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 123,427 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 122,455 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 122,455 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 121,851 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 121,851 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 121,439 miles

Inner Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 121,436 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Inner Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 120,736 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 120,540 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 120,540 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 119,659 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 118,958 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2009 118,958 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

n/s front tyre low on tread

Fail 31 Mar 2008 115,527 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 115,527 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 112,644 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 108,385 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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C263 YRF is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C263 YRF, 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 C263 YRF registered?

C263 YRF is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C263 YRF safe to buy?

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