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C821 LOH

1986 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,031 mi
Last recorded110,031 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl93,665 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC821 LOH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 110,031 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 110,031 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability thrust bush detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2019 109,377 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 109,377 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 109,372 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 107,840 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2017 105,544 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 104,602 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 103,679 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 99,105 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 99,079 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 29 Aug 2009 99,066 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 97,486 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 92,018 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 91,821 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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C821 LOH is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C821 LOH, 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 C821 LOH registered?

C821 LOH is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 June 1986.

Is C821 LOH safe to buy?

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