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C541 LGT

1986 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,912 mi
Last recorded88,912 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl93,665 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC541 LGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 88,912 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 88,874 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 88,790 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2025 88,790 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 88,709 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 88,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 88,315 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2022 88,315 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/65 R15 94V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/65 R15 94V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/65 R15 94V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 87,712 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 87,511 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 86,938 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 86,857 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 86,645 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 83,366 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 79,852 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2014 77,340 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 76,449 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 76,011 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 75,276 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 74,611 miles

nearside steering idler bush/pin has minor play

Pass 1 May 2009 73,566 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 72,743 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 71,752 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 70,316 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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C541 LGT is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 C541 LGT, 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 C541 LGT registered?

C541 LGT is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C541 LGT safe to buy?

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