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C59 DCL

1986 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

51,900 mi
Last recorded51,900 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl93,665 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC59 DCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 51,900 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 47,712 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 47,677 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 47,622 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 47,253 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 47,097 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 45,858 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 45,493 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 45,474 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nail in tyre

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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C59 DCL is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 C59 DCL, 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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How do I check the history of C59 DCL?

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What year was C59 DCL registered?

C59 DCL is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 May 1986.

Is C59 DCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C59 DCL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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