CarVerify

Free Car Check

C451 PUJ

1986 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,385 mi
Last recorded99,385 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl93,665 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationC451 PUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass
Pass 24 Mar 2025 99,385 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 96,808 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 95,530 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 93,887 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 91,971 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 90,810 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 88,837 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 85,807 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 83,530 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 80,642 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 78,678 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 76,308 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 73,185 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 71,290 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 69,592 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 66,792 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 63,250 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 61,259 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 58,601 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 55,929 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
Full Mercedes-benz Sl reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

C451 PUJ is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C451 PUJ, 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

How do I check the history of C451 PUJ?

You can check the full history of C451 PUJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was C451 PUJ registered?

C451 PUJ is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 1986.

Is C451 PUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C451 PUJ shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C451 PUJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on C451 PUJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.