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C877 KAX

1986 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

54,321 mi
Last recorded54,321 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl93,665 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC877 KAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 54,321 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 53,657 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 53,634 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 53,589 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 53,414 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 53,040 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2020 52,831 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 52,826 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 52,612 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 52,302 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 52,144 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 50,940 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 48,945 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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C877 KAX is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 C877 KAX, 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 C877 KAX registered?

C877 KAX is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 March 1986.

Is C877 KAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C877 KAX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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