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C800 XVN

1986 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,775 mi
Last recorded112,775 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl93,665 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC800 XVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 112,775 miles

Nearside Front Under Wheel arch Slight Corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Under Wheel Arch Slight Corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2017 112,644 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 112,042 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 111,998 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion WING (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion WING (6.1.C.1)

Rear Bumper insecure Bumper Missing ()

Pass 20 Jul 2015 111,156 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 111,148 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 110,244 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2012 108,204 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 108,192 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 21 Jul 2012 108,180 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2011 105,398 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Jul 2011 105,386 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Jun 2011 105,336 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 4 Aug 2007 105,309 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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C800 XVN is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C800 XVN, 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 C800 XVN registered?

C800 XVN is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 May 1986.

Is C800 XVN safe to buy?

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