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C466 OTW

1986 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

46,249 mi
Last recorded46,249 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl93,665 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC466 OTW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 46,249 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 46,249 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 45,876 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 45,659 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 45,297 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 44,961 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 44,914 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 44,893 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 44,826 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 42,238 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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C466 OTW is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 C466 OTW, 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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How do I check the history of C466 OTW?

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What year was C466 OTW registered?

C466 OTW is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C466 OTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C466 OTW shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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