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C445 BOS

1986 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

109,668 mi
Last recorded109,668 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl93,665 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC445 BOS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 109,668 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 109,538 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 109,345 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 109,062 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 108,624 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 108,451 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 108,339 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2016 108,174 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 108,042 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 107,362 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 106,824 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 106,213 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 104,996 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 104,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 104,513 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rust hole in n/s sill near jacking point.

Fail 6 Mar 2009 104,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rust hole in n/s sill near jacking point.

Pass 5 Feb 2008 103,799 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 100,855 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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C445 BOS is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 C445 BOS, 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 C445 BOS registered?

C445 BOS is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 1986.

Is C445 BOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C445 BOS shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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