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C285 MWJ

1986 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

104,819 mi
Last recorded104,819 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl93,665 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC285 MWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 104,819 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside + offside front + front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside + offside (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion to vehicle underbody + suspension parts various places but not considered excessive

nearside front outer sill corroded but not considered excessive

slight splitting/cracking to all front + rear suspension bushes

Pass 11 Oct 2017 103,969 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s o/s front + rear slightly splitting/cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s front + front to rear + n/s o/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s o/s rear (2.7.3)

all front + rear suspension bushes cracking

corrosion to vehicle under body + suspension parts various places but not considered excessive

o/s front tyre worn outer edge

slight exhaust blow/corroded centre + rear sections

Fail 9 Oct 2017 103,964 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s o/s front + rear slightly splitting/cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s front + front to rear + n/s o/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s o/s rear (2.7.3)

all front + rear suspension bushes cracking

corrosion to vehicle under body + suspension parts various places but not considered excessive

o/s front tyre worn outer edge

slight exhaust blow/corroded centre + rear sections

slight noise o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 6 Oct 2016 103,146 miles

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

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

oil leak under engine bay

Pass 15 Oct 2015 102,266 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2014 101,351 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 100,021 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 98,701 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2011 97,433 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 96,312 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 94,969 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 93,405 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 92,236 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 90,668 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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C285 MWJ is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 C285 MWJ, 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 C285 MWJ registered?

C285 MWJ is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C285 MWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C285 MWJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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