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C491 NHJ

1986 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

10,023 mi
Last recorded10,023 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl93,665 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC491 NHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 10,023 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 9,820 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 9,746 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 9,388 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 9,245 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 9,241 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative hazards not working (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 9,099 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 9,044 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 8,945 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 7,851 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 7,581 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 7,246 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 7,186 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 7,178 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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C491 NHJ is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C491 NHJ, 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 C491 NHJ?

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What year was C491 NHJ registered?

C491 NHJ is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 March 1986.

Is C491 NHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C491 NHJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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