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C769 FAH

1986 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

88,468 mi
Last recorded88,468 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl93,665 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC769 FAH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 88,468 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 87,265 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 86,897 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 86,805 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 85,892 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 84,753 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust rubber support missing

Fail 11 Jun 2018 84,749 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive Fail 5.83% (Limit 3.50%) (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust rubber support missing

Pass 15 Jun 2017 82,454 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 81,991 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 80,524 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2014 76,400 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 73,520 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 71,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all four tyres perished/deteriorated

Pass 31 May 2012 71,987 miles

all four tyres perished/deteriorated

Pass 24 Jun 2011 70,282 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 67,627 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 65,743 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2008 62,521 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 62,521 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 60,709 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 60,709 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 60,198 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 59,789 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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C769 FAH is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 C769 FAH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C769 FAH registered?

C769 FAH is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 April 1986.

Is C769 FAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C769 FAH shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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