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C426 NGH

1986 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,211 mi
Last recorded117,211 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl93,665 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC426 NGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 117,211 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 117,211 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 117,211 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 117,019 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 116,895 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 116,895 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 116,326 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 115,881 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 115,512 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 115,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 May 2012 115,077 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 115,077 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 May 2011 114,575 miles

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 May 2010 114,166 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 114,164 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 May 2009 113,551 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 113,549 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 May 2008 112,770 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2007 111,671 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 36,109 miles

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

wiper condition

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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C426 NGH is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 C426 NGH, 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 C426 NGH registered?

C426 NGH is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 August 1986.

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