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C468 WPA

1986 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

82,239 mi
Last recorded82,239 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl93,665 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC468 WPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 82,239 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 81,445 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2024 81,445 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 80,761 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 80,296 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust box mounting rubber stretched and perished (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe corroded and has had a bandage repair (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 80,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust box mounting rubber stretched and perished (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe corroded and has bandage repair (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 80,175 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 79,868 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 79,507 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 78,167 miles

fuel cap seal perishing

slight exhaust leak from centre section

Fail 30 May 2018 78,167 miles

Offside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

fuel cap seal perishing

slight exhaust leak from centre section

Pass 2 Jun 2017 77,451 miles

ADdvise fuel cap seal has started to perish

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 76,870 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2015 75,660 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 74,063 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 73,587 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 72,758 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 71,513 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 70,613 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 29 Jul 2009 69,858 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 68,757 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 30 Jul 2007 68,217 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 64,540 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 64,540 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

drive shaft seals slight leak

Pass 12 Aug 2005 60,954 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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C468 WPA is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 C468 WPA, 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 C468 WPA registered?

C468 WPA is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 April 1986.

Is C468 WPA safe to buy?

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