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C43 LGH

1986 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

152,845 mi
Last recorded152,845 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl93,665 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC43 LGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 152,845 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 152,641 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 151,908 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion around nearside front jacking point

Fail 3 Aug 2023 151,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion around nearside front jacking point

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 151,340 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2022 151,340 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2021 150,168 miles

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

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

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

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2021 150,168 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear silencer corroded

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 3 May 2019 147,627 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer poor condition

Rear Exhaust tailpipe corrosion

Fail 18 Apr 2019 147,626 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to become detached Corroded + splitting (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer poor condition

Rear Exhaust tailpipe corrosion

Pass 2 Jan 2018 145,296 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 144,902 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 144,871 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 144,871 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 144,346 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 143,847 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 143,832 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 143,130 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 LGH is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 C43 LGH, 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

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What year was C43 LGH registered?

C43 LGH is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 May 1986.

Is C43 LGH safe to buy?

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