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C42 AOR

1986 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

80,679 mi
Last recorded80,679 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl93,665 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC42 AOR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 80,679 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 80,081 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 79,632 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 79,205 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 78,845 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 78,410 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 77,801 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 77,539 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 76,262 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 75,665 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 74,890 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside front brake slightly binding

Fail 29 Sep 2015 74,890 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 5 Sep 2014 73,724 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 71,264 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 70,833 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 69,974 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 69,225 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 68,690 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2008 67,189 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 67,188 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 May 2007 66,249 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 65,072 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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C42 AOR is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 C42 AOR, 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 C42 AOR registered?

C42 AOR is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 May 1986.

Is C42 AOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C42 AOR shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C42 AOR have outstanding finance?

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