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C48 MMR

1986 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

154,736 mi
Last recorded154,736 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl93,665 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC48 MMR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 154,736 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 154,736 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 153,826 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 153,353 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 153,353 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 147,757 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust rubbers are starting to split/perish

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 9 May 2013 147,757 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust rubbers are starting to split/perish

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 23 May 2012 142,834 miles

both front tyres heavily splitting and perrishing on side walls

nearside rear tyre heavily splitting and perrishing on walls and slightly worn on inside

possible power steering leak near steering box

steering has very slight play

Pass 31 Mar 2011 137,721 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 134,041 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 129,964 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 124,883 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 121,228 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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C48 MMR is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 C48 MMR, 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 C48 MMR registered?

C48 MMR is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 July 1986.

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