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C530 YAD

1986 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

60,045 mi
Last recorded60,045 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl93,665 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC530 YAD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 60,045 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

vehicle under-sealed

Pass 18 May 2023 60,041 miles

Vehicle is under sealed

Pass 14 May 2019 59,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underneath vehicle and all components covered in underseal

Pass 30 May 2018 59,189 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole in pipe to centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded At rear near fuel pump & filter

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 59,184 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole in pipe to centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded At rear near fuel pump & filter

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2017 58,857 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 58,591 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 57,496 miles

nearside front wheel bearing noisy

Pass 11 Aug 2014 57,265 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight perishing on both o/s n/s front tyre treads

Pass 7 Jan 2014 56,793 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 56,793 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 23 May 2012 56,726 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 55,273 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 53,566 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 52,697 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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C530 YAD is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 C530 YAD, 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 C530 YAD registered?

C530 YAD is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 June 1986.

Is C530 YAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for C530 YAD shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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