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C542 CFG

1986 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2025
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,324 mi
Last recorded81,324 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl93,665 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC542 CFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 25 Jan 2024 81,324 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 81,096 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 80,692 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 79,268 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 78,844 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 78,222 miles

slight play in rear axle front mounting bushes

Pass 22 Jan 2018 76,508 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 75,723 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 75,087 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 51,965 miles

rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 6 Jul 2007 45,540 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 38,251 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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C542 CFG is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C542 CFG, 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 C542 CFG registered?

C542 CFG is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 June 1986.

Is C542 CFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C542 CFG shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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