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C510 SNJ

1986 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

164,819 mi
Last recorded164,819 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl93,665 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC510 SNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 164,819 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 164,819 miles

Front Direction indicator not working both front (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 164,790 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 164,634 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 184,434 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering component leaking steering box severe oil leak (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 159,708 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 158,116 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 157,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion by bumper (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 157,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion by bumper (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 155,652 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various metal brake pipes beginning to rust (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 155,652 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded various metal brake pipes beginning to rust (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 153,086 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 150,753 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

both front tyres cracking

Fail 27 Jan 2014 150,753 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

both front tyres cracking

Fail 8 Nov 2013 150,706 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

differential oil leak

gearbox oil leak

slight play in steering box

Pass 2 Nov 2012 146,625 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 142,842 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Off side front wheel bearing slightly noisey.

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear axle leaking oil.

Pass 13 Jan 2012 142,842 miles

Off side front wheel bearing slightly noisey.

Rear axle leaking oil.

Pass 28 Jan 2011 140,268 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 140,225 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 134,222 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 127,401 miles

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

corrosion starting o/side rear wheel arch

Pass 7 Jan 2008 119,774 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 112,517 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 112,516 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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C510 SNJ is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 C510 SNJ, 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 C510 SNJ registered?

C510 SNJ is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 April 1986.

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