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C415 JYC

1986 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,876 mi
Last recorded83,876 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl93,665 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC415 JYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 83,876 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 83,717 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 83,660 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 83,639 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 83,472 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 83,423 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 83,331 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 83,244 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 83,047 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 82,242 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 82,226 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (5.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (5.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

fan belt noisy

presented with flat battery

Pass 31 Jul 2015 81,912 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Jul 2015 81,901 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 81,574 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 81,115 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 80,533 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 80,030 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 79,685 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 79,685 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 78,218 miles

Rear propshaft rubber coupling split

Fail 11 Feb 2010 78,188 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear propshaft rubber coupling split

Pass 28 Jan 2009 75,965 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 75,963 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 68,608 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 61,284 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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C415 JYC is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 C415 JYC, 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 C415 JYC?

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What year was C415 JYC registered?

C415 JYC is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C415 JYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C415 JYC shows 25 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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