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C401 NGK

1986 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,537 mi
Last recorded115,537 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2008
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl93,665 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC401 NGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2008 115,537 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 110,429 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 110,275 miles

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside and offside outter sills started to corrod

Pass 4 Oct 2006 105,372 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 102,160 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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C401 NGK is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C401 NGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C401 NGK?

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What year was C401 NGK registered?

C401 NGK is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C401 NGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for C401 NGK shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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