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C869 CAP

1986 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

121,366 mi
Last recorded121,366 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl93,665 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC869 CAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 121,366 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2026 121,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 121,020 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 121,020 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 120,210 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 119,712 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 119,117 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 118,632 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 116,907 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 116,178 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 115,632 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 113,190 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 112,448 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 110,037 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 108,240 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 107,343 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 105,434 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 105,342 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 105,169 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 105,012 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 104,840 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 104,586 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 103,926 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 103,403 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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C869 CAP is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 C869 CAP, 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

How do I check the history of C869 CAP?

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What year was C869 CAP registered?

C869 CAP is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C869 CAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C869 CAP shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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