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C490 CTP

1986 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

130,517 mi
Last recorded130,517 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl93,665 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC490 CTP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 130,517 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 130,126 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 130,089 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 129,844 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 129,745 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 129,155 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 128,728 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 128,111 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 126,842 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 126,842 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 120,579 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

power steering box slightly damp/misted.

Fail 20 Apr 2009 120,579 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

power steering box slightly damp/misted.

Pass 17 Apr 2008 111,953 miles

slight misting of oil from the power steering box

Pass 18 Apr 2007 105,778 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 99,584 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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C490 CTP is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 C490 CTP, 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

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What year was C490 CTP registered?

C490 CTP is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 June 1986.

Is C490 CTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C490 CTP shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C490 CTP have outstanding finance?

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