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C76 HRH

1986 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

50,898 mi
Last recorded50,898 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl93,665 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC76 HRH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 50,898 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 50,620 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 50,605 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 50,322 miles

nsf brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Oct 2020 50,233 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Apr 2019 49,967 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 49,779 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 49,369 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 48,601 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 47,635 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 47,548 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 47,488 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 47,093 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 46,811 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 46,554 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 46,287 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 46,285 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 46,014 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 45,973 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 45,971 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel pipes starting to rust

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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C76 HRH is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 C76 HRH, 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 C76 HRH registered?

C76 HRH is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 June 1986.

Is C76 HRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C76 HRH shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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