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C861 DDE

1986 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

114,894 mi
Last recorded114,894 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl93,665 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC861 DDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 114,894 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 114,451 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 113,660 miles

corroded brake pipes at rear

corrosion on all brake discs

corrosion on front lower suspension arms

rear exhaust mount missing

various areas of underbody corrosion

Pass 24 May 2016 113,185 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 112,607 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 112,197 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 110,042 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 110,042 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 106,279 miles

slight exhaust blow but o/k for test

Pass 6 Dec 2005 98,584 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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C861 DDE is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 C861 DDE, 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 C861 DDE registered?

C861 DDE is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 July 1986.

Is C861 DDE safe to buy?

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