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C370 ADL

1986 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5549cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,114 mi
Last recorded93,114 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl93,665 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC370 ADL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,549cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 93,114 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 92,857 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

slight sweat from power steering pipe going to pump

Fail 24 May 2019 92,856 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel pipe leaking at fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracking to cord on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracking to cord on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracking to cord on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracking to cord on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

slight sweat from power steering pipe going to pump

Pass 28 Apr 2017 91,968 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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C370 ADL is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,549cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C370 ADL, 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 C370 ADL registered?

C370 ADL is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C370 ADL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C370 ADL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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