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C335 ADD

1986 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

109,917 mi
Last recorded109,917 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl93,665 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC335 ADD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 109,917 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 109,613 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 109,346 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 109,336 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 5 May 2023 108,881 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 108,203 miles

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 107,004 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 106,782 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 102,546 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 99,570 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 96,787 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 92,171 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 88,139 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 80,543 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 80,186 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 79,416 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 78,606 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 78,556 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 77,893 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 77,510 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight corrosion under abs hydraulic unit

steering damper has slight play

Pass 14 Apr 2008 76,521 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 76,210 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 74,893 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 74,893 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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C335 ADD is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 C335 ADD, 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 C335 ADD registered?

C335 ADD is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 April 1986.

Is C335 ADD safe to buy?

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