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C43 AOR

1986 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

119,843 mi
Last recorded119,843 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl93,665 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC43 AOR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 119,843 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 119,583 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 119,004 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 117,483 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 114,494 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 112,415 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside rear at flexy-hose unions. (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion below ABS pump.

Metal in nearside rear tyre.

Offside front wheel, balance weights catching when wheel rotated.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stickers on front screen but not seriously affecting drivers view of the road.

Wheel bearing slightly noisy Offside and nearside front. (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 110,802 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 110,801 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 109,337 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 109,337 miles

Nearside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 108,004 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 106,672 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 105,982 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 105,981 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2014 104,474 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 102,903 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 101,206 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 99,523 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 97,530 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside wheel balance weights touching brake caliper,

Pass 20 Jun 2009 96,593 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 94,415 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 92,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2006 89,468 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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C43 AOR is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 C43 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 C43 AOR registered?

C43 AOR is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 April 1986.

Is C43 AOR safe to buy?

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