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C297 FWX

1986 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,597 mi
Last recorded67,597 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl93,665 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC297 FWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 67,597 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 67,240 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 67,159 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 67,159 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 66,973 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 66,135 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 66,135 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 63,136 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 63,135 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 61,088 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 61,088 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 58,513 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 57,981 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 53,684 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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C297 FWX is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C297 FWX, 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 C297 FWX registered?

C297 FWX is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C297 FWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C297 FWX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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