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C383 ADL

1986 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,748 mi
Last recorded104,748 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl93,665 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC383 ADL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 5 Oct 2023 104,748 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 104,724 miles

oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2020 104,202 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 102,361 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 92,500 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 91,835 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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C383 ADL is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C383 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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How do I check the history of C383 ADL?

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What year was C383 ADL registered?

C383 ADL is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C383 ADL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C383 ADL shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C383 ADL have outstanding finance?

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